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Odebolt, IA


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Odebolt, Iowa

Odebolt, Iowa, in Sac county, is 60 miles E of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 81 miles NE of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 1,153 people lived in Odebolt.

The People and Families of Odebolt

In Odebolt, about 59% of adults are married. Odebolt is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Odebolt had a median family income of $40,917. In Odebolt, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Odebolt residents donated more money ($25) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Odebolt Housing

An estimated 82% of living spaces in Odebolt are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Odebolt compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Odebolt, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Odebolt; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Odebolt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Odebolt Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Odebolt Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Odebolt Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Odebolt Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Odebolt, IA

Comparing Odebolt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
People in Middle Class or Better64
College Educated Adults65
Median Family Income63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times108
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built22
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