A town of 5,620. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
The 3 things Odessa does most differently from other towns.
Where Odessa’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Odessa. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Odessa’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| McQuerry Elementary | PK–2 | 497 | Not graded |
| Odessa Upper Elementary | 3–5 | 429 | B− |
| Odessa Middle | 6–8 | 462 | B |
| Odessa High | 9–12 | 651 | C+ |
Odessa reports less crime per resident than 94% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Odessa beats the Missouri average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Odessa | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.2% | 13.7% |
The typical Odessa home is worth about $263,000, up 7.7% in a year, close to the Missouri typical home.
Most working residents leave Odessa for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Kansas City (16%), Blue Springs (7%) and Lee's Summit (7%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
Odessa has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Dyer Park | 0.1 mi | 49 |
| 2. Chestnut Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Centennial Hills Park | 0.2 mi | 2 |
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
4 notable people were born in Odessa.
City in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States
Odessa is the largest city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 5,593 at the 2020 census. Located along Interstate 70 Odessa's historic downtown is home to a range of boutique shops and restaurants. The city is host to the annual Puddle Jumper Days town fair, the Odessa Rodeo, a Christmas lighting ceremony and various other community events held throughout the year.
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