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Odessa, WA
Town in Lincoln County, Washington.
Population
783
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
964
ZIP codes
0
Odessa and its ZIP codes
Odessa at a glance
- Odessa is about 8.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,750 a year, 49% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,600 (65% below Washington) and median rent is $800 a month.
Local data for Odessa, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Odessa, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,750
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$199,600
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
69.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
59.5
Average commute
14.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (163), Irish Americans (85), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Odessa.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,249
2,700 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,034
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $13,099 per person
How people get to work
Odessa, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked24.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 14.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Odessa, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
667
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Odessa, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Odessa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KruppTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RitzvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| Wilson CreekTown | 21 mi | 1 |
| HarringtonCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| LindTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| WheelerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| AlmiraTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| WilburTown | 29 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Odessa, WA in?
- Odessa is in Lincoln County, Washington.
- What is the population of Odessa, WA?
- About 783 people live in Odessa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Odessa?
- Nearby places include Krupp (15 mi), Ritzville (21 mi), Wilson Creek (21 mi), Harrington (23 mi), Lind (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023