Primary sources for Odessa, TX
- Census Bureau profile of Odessa, TX, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Odessa, TX, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Odessa, TX, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Odessa, TX
Electricity rates in Odessa, Texas
Odessa, TX ranks 4 of 108 Texas cities for the fewest people working from home (3.1% of workers). Odessa, Texas has 114,080 residents in 44,987 households; 53.7% heat with electricity.
Households in Odessa, TX can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Odessa on the map
Ector County, with Odessa marked
Who supplies Odessa
Ector County lists 2 utilities for Odessa, TX, a city of 114,080: no plan prices, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC delivers power here as a wires company and you choose only the supplier. Ector County page.
Who lives in Odessa: income, cars, homes
Of 53,970 workers in Odessa, TX, 1,664 work from home, 44,921 drive alone, 124 ride transit and 525 walk. In Odessa, TX, 3,180 households own no vehicle and 25,592 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Odessa, TX, 9,316 of 17,150 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 18,920 households moved in since 2018 and 7,672 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. Odessa, TX homes: 29,171 have 3+ bedrooms, 9,245 none or one, median 5.1 rooms. 16,125 residents of Odessa, TX live below the poverty line, and the median age is 31.0. In Odessa, TX, 10,501 of 44,987 households earn under $35,000, 12,679 $35,000-$75,000, 14,426 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,381 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Odessa, TX
| Odessa, TX | Value | Rank in Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX, households under $35,000 | 23.3% | 42 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, households $150,000 or more | 16.4% | 62 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, residents below poverty | 14.4% | 41 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, median age | 31.0 | 95 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 59.7% | 72 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, households without a vehicle | 7.1% | 17 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, households with 2+ vehicles | 56.9% | 83 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, workers at home | 3.1% | 105 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, cost-burdened renters | 54.3% | 29 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, moved in since 2018 | 42.1% | 47 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, moved in before 2000 | 17.1% | 30 of 108 |
Facts about Odessa
- Residents of Odessa, TX, ACS 2023
- 114,08034 of 108 Texas cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Odessa, TX
- $73,03060 of 108 of those cities
- Households in Odessa, TX
- 44,9872.54 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Odessa, TX
- 59.2%26,646 owners and 18,341 renter households
- Housing units in Odessa, TX
- 48,8343,847 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Odessa, TX
- 53.7%24,138 of 44,987 homes
- Land area of Odessa, TX
- 51.9 sq mi2,198.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Odessa, TX
- 2.7%at 1,096 kWh a month over the $73,030 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Odessa, TX
- 120NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 105.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Odessa, TX
- 197826,130 of 48,834 homes (53.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Odessa, TX
- $208,000$1,322 gross rent a month, 7.63% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Odessa
Compare Odessa with nearby cities
| City near Odessa, TX | Distance from Odessa | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX (this page) | 0 mi | 114,080 | $73,030 | 1978 | $208,000 | 120 | 3.1% |
| West Odessa, TX | 9.5 mi west | 31,985 (-82,095) | $65,782 (-$7,248) | 1987 (+9 yr) | $134,100 (-$73,900) | 69 (-51) | 3.8% (+0.7 pts) |
| Midland, TX | 16.9 mi northeast | 133,998 (+19,918) | $91,169 (+$18,139) | 1986 (+8 yr) | $298,600 (+$90,600) | 105 (-15) | 5.6% (+2.5 pts) |
| San Angelo, TX | 115.5 mi east | 99,507 (-14,573) | $64,146 (-$8,884) | 1977 (-1 yr) | $179,300 (-$28,700) | 169 (+49) | 7.9% (+4.8 pts) |
| Lubbock, TX | 119.2 mi north | 261,078 (+146,998) | $60,487 (-$12,543) | 1983 (+5 yr) | $197,900 (-$10,100) | 112 (-8) | 6.5% (+3.5 pts) |
| Abilene, TX | 157.6 mi east | 127,130 (+13,050) | $62,720 (-$10,310) | 1974 (-4 yr) | $178,900 (-$29,100) | 119 (-1) | 7.9% (+4.8 pts) |
Housing and heating in Odessa
Odessa, TX: 26,130 of 48,834 homes were built before 1980 and 12,378 in 2000 or later. Odessa, TX has 31,173 detached houses, 12,435 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 1,672 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Odessa, TX
% of homes by decade built, Odessa, TX
- 1pre-40
- 440s
- 2250s
- 1160s
- 1670s
- 1380s
- 890s
- 800s
- 1610s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Odessa, TX
| Odessa, TX | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX, median year built | 1978 | 1981 | -3 years | 93 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, built before 1980 | 53.5% | 48.4% | +5.1 points | 14 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, built 2000 or later | 25.3% | 26.3% | -0.9 points | 85 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, detached houses | 63.8% | 59.3% | +4.6 points | 71 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.5% | 17.2% | +8.3 points | 26 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, mobile homes | 3.4% | 17.9% | -14.4 points | 38 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, renter households | 40.8% | 35.6% | +5.2 points | 48 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, median home value | $208,000 | $190,500 | +$17,500 | 76 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, median gross rent a month | $1,322 | $1,284 | +$38 | 62 of 108 |
| Odessa, TX, people per household | 2.49 | 2.58 | -0.09 | 87 of 108 |
Outage risk around Odessa
Odessa, TX, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 115 wind and 5 tornado, 105.2 per 100,000 residents of 114,080. Top gust near Odessa, TX: 104 knots, 120 mph. Damage near Odessa, TX: $3.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Odessa, TX
wind and tornado reports, Odessa, TX
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| Odessa, TX | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX, 2015 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Odessa, TX, 2016 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Odessa, TX, 2017 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Odessa, TX, 2018 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Odessa, TX, 2019 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Odessa, TX, 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Odessa, TX, 2021 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Odessa, TX, 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Odessa, TX, 2023 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Odessa, TX, 2024 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Odessa, TX, 2025 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
Cost of living with electricity in Odessa
Odessa, TX: 44,987 households at $1,936 a year per home for electricity (Ector County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $87.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,333 a year per household.
| Group in Odessa, TX | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Odessa, TX median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX, all households | 44,987 | $1,936 | $87.1 million | 2.65% |
| Odessa, TX, homeowners | 26,646 | $2,261 | $60.2 million | 3.10% |
| Odessa, TX, renters | 18,341 | $1,335 | $24.5 million | 1.83% |
Analyst note on Odessa
Odessa, TX counts 114,080 residents in 44,987 households, on 51.9 square miles. 24,138 of the 44,987 occupied homes in Odessa, TX heat with electricity. Household income in Odessa, TX is $73,030; 26,646 of its 44,987 households own.
Odessa, TX has 48,834 housing units, 3,847 of them vacant or seasonal. Odessa, TX ranks 10 of 108 Texas cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1978). Odessa, TX ranks 13 of 108 Texas cities for the youngest residents (median age 31.0).
Odessa, TX ranks 17 of 108 Texas cities for households without a vehicle (7.1%).
ZIP codes in Odessa
| ZIP area touching Odessa, TX | Share of the ZIP's land inside Odessa | Share of Odessa's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 79762 (Odessa, TX) | 45.2% | 27.0% |
| 79765 (Odessa, TX) | 53.6% | 24.6% |
| 79761 (Odessa, TX) | 94.8% | 19.4% |
| 79763 (Odessa, TX) | 15.7% | 15.5% |
| 79766 (Odessa, TX) | 1.4% | 8.1% |
| 79764 (Odessa, TX) | 3.7% | 3.9% |
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Questions on Odessa
Odessa: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Odessa, TX: Texas households pick a supplier and plan, and Ector County lists 2 utilities.
Odessa: how does it rank among Texas cities?
Odessa, TX: rank 34 of 108 by its 114,080 residents, rank 60 of 108 by $73,030 median income.
Odessa: how many homes heat with electricity?
Odessa, TX: 24,138 of 44,987 occupied homes, 53.7%; Ector County 59.7%.
Odessa: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,096 kWh a month, 2.7% of the $73,030 median income in Odessa, TX.
Odessa: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Texas yes; municipal and co-op areas around Odessa, TX may be closed.
Odessa: damaging storms reported nearby?
120 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Odessa, TX, 2015 to 2025, 105.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Odessa?
Odessa, TX: median home built 1978; 26,130 of 48,834 homes (53.5%) predate 1980, 31,173 are detached and 12,435 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many people in Odessa, TX work from home?
1,664 of 53,970 workers.
How many Odessa, TX households have no car?
3,180 households; 25,592 have two or more.
How many Odessa, TX renters struggle with rent?
9,316 of 17,150 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.