Odessa, Missouri
City · Population 5,689 · #122 in Missouri
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About Odessa
Odessa, MO is a close-knit town located in western Missouri, home to 5,689 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Odessa holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,388 residents per square mile.
📰 Odessa News Today
- Odessa receives $50,000 grant from Missouri Department of Natural Resources KMZU.com · Aug 18
- Corey Alan Wasmer Obituary (2026) - Odessa, MO - Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home - Odessa Legacy obituary · Aug 9
- Police: 1 person in custody after explosion at Odessa, Missouri, home KMBC · May 5
- Gloria “Jean” Shay- Odessa, MO 05.22.2026 Meyers Funeral Chapel Kansas City MO · May 22
- Apartment explosion exposes homemade bomb lab in Missouri senior living complex KCTV · May 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Odessa Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Odessa — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,689.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Odessa
- 2nd Street Nutrition (café)
- Broken Dollar Saloon
- China Buffet — chinese
- JJ's Down Home Cafe
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Odessa
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Odessa
- MCQUERRY ELEMENTARY
- ODESSA HIGH
- ODESSA MIDDLE
- ODESSA UPPER ELEMENTARY
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,689
Rank in state#122 of 938
Land area4.1 sq mi
Density1,388/sq mi
Coordinates38.9994, -93.9664