Living in Odell, Nebraska

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Odell · Census data 2020–2024

Odell has 211 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $66,250 (13% lower than the Nebraska median), the median home value is $106,500, the median rent is $592/month.

Odell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Odell at a glance

Population
211
Median age
45.3State: 37.2
Median household income
$66,250State: $76,475
Median home value
$106,500State: $238,600
Median rent
$592/moState: $1,072
Homeowners
71%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
Average commute
26 min

Is Odell a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 0.5%.

Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Odell

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Odell the median home value is $106,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $592 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Odell$106,500
Nebraska$238,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Odell$592
Nebraska$1,072
United States$1,413

Odell median household income

The median household income in Odell is $66,250 and the income per person is $39,034. 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Nebraska: 10.6%).

Median household income

Odell$66,250
Nebraska$76,475
United States$80,734

Housing in Odell: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
127
Owner-occupied
71%
Renter-occupied
29%
Vacant
15.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.97

Odell demographics

Population
211
Median age
45.3
Under 18
17.5%
65 and older
22.7%
Households
107
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Odell ›

Education in Odell

15.5% of adults 25 and older in Odell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nebraska: 34.6%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Odell15.5%
Nebraska34.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Odell

Unemployment rate
0.8%State: 3%
Average commute
26 minState: 19 min
Work from home
3.3%
Drive alone
85%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
3.3%
Homes with broadband
86%

Odell vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Odell211$66,250$106,500$592
Diller179$78,333$79,600$483
Wymore1,320$57,090$64,200$675
Blue Springs328$38,750$59,000—
Bremen192$250,001$126,300—
Hanover828$67,813$110,400$642
Barneston117$49,583——
Oketo109$75,977$160,400—
Beatrice12,225$57,264$159,300$758

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Living in Odell: FAQ

What is the median household income in Odell, NE?

The median household income in Odell is $66,250, 13% lower than the Nebraska median of $76,475 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Odell?

The median home value in Odell is $106,500, compared with $238,600 in Nebraska.

How much is rent in Odell?

The median gross rent in Odell is $592 per month, about 17.9% of household income.

Is Odell, NE a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Nebraska median; an average commute of 26 minutes.

What is the median age in Odell?

The median age in Odell is 45.3 years (Nebraska: 37.2).

How long is the commute in Odell?

The average commute to work in Odell is 26 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Odell?

The unemployment rate in Odell is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Odell?

15.5% of adults in Odell have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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