City safety & data profile

West OdessaTX

West Odessa, TX is a 23K-resident city in Ector County with a median household income of $65,234.

Ector County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for West Odessa, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. West Odessa has a population larger than 50% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $126,300.

Data updated 2026-07-20

23K
Population
Top 50%
By size
$65,234
Median income
$126,300
Median home
16.6%
Poverty rate

The read on West Odessa

West Odessa posts a median household income higher than 30% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 70%
by median income, US cities

Where West Odessa income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$65,234 Bottom 30% higher than 30% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading West Odessa, TX beyond the headline numbers

West Odessa sits inside Ector County, Texas, at roughly 31.84°N, -102.50°W. Population 22,707, $65,234 median household income. Median home value $126,300, median rent $891. Poverty rate 16.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: West Odessa's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41%, then short sleep duration at 38.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for West Odessa from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
22,707
West Odessa
Median Income
$65,234
-4% vs avg
Median Home Value
$126,300
-45% vs avg
Median Age
33.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Ector County) - West Odessa's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
165K+16%
Median Income
$71,536+39%
Median Home Value
$200,200+120%
Poverty Rate
16.5%+4%
Unemployment
5.9%-5%

Economics

Economics indicators for West Odessa, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$891/mo
Poverty Rate
16.6% +17% vs avg
Unemployment 6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%
Work From Home 3.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 49.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41%
Short Sleep Duration
38.6%
Physical Inactivity
34.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
18%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Current Smoking
15.4%
Diabetes
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 44.4%
Annual Checkup 67.8%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
5.5%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of West Odessa, TX? ▼
West Odessa, TX has a population of 22,707 people, located in Ector County, Texas.
What is the median household income in West Odessa? ▼
The median household income in West Odessa, TX is $65,234 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
What is the median home value in West Odessa? ▼
The median home value in West Odessa, TX is $126,300. Median rent is $891/month.
What are the top health concerns in West Odessa? ▼
The top health indicators in West Odessa include Obesity (41%), Short Sleep Duration (38.6%), Physical Inactivity (34.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in West Odessa? ▼
The median age in West Odessa, TX is 33.7 years. 17.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

West Odessa, TX is located in Ector County, Texas. With a population of 23K and a $65,234 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the West Odessa area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using West Odessa's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Ector County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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