West Odessa, TX
Living in West Odessa
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability63
Public Safety48
Airports9
Hospitals7
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+4.5k (2010–19)
29 y Median Age
7%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino72%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school38%
High school graduate31%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$102kMedian Home Value+$49k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$796Median Monthly Rent+$356 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached46%
Mobile home50%
Boat, RV, etc4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas14%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Odessa
United States45
Texas51
Odessa Metro Area67
Ector County67
Property Crime in West Odessa
United States48
Texas58
Odessa Metro Area66
Ector County66
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Odessa
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding60
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Odessa, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Odessa, TX
St Johns Episcopal School
7 miles, E
Kiddie Kollege Preschool
7 miles, E
St Marys Central Catholic School
8 miles, E
Sherwood Christian Academy
9 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near West Odessa, TX
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
11 miles, E
University of the Southwest
76 miles, NW
Sul Ross State University
123 miles, SW
Angelo State University
123 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Odessa, TX
Medical Center Hospital
7 miles, E
Odessa Regional Medical Center
8 miles, E
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Permian Basin
17 miles, E
Midland Memorial Hospital
26 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near West Odessa, TX
Lea County Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
123 miles, E
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
132 miles, N