City profile · Alabama · Census ACS 2023

Odenville, AL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Odenville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,015
Residents
$70,815
Median income
$220,900
Median home
$1,266
Median rent (state)

Odenville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Odenville lands in the 51st percentile for household income and the 63rd percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

51st
percentile, household income
49th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
63rd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Odenville, AL

Alabama's Odenville is a small town, with 5,015 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Odenville households earn a median of $70,815 annually, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.8%. Typical homes in Odenville are valued around $220,900, and the median resident age is 37.8 years. About 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 58.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 148 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Stable), down 2% from five years earlier. Odenville reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1000.9 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Alabama run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Alabama scores 88.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,266 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Alabama run around $245, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 72.1 out of 100 (High).

Population

5,015 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alabama

Median Household Income

$70,815 /yr

Poverty 8.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alabama average

How does Odenville compare to other US cities?

Where Odenville sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 51% higher than other cities
Home value 49% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities
Safety 63% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Alabama alone, Odenville ranks #56 of 222 Alabama cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Odenville against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Alabama only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Alabama-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Odenville toward the top of Alabama's cities

Among the 517 Alabama cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Odenville ranks #80 - the 85th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Odenville only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#124 of 530
77th percentile in Alabama
Median Gross Rent
#39 of 556
76th percentile in Alabama
Median Home Value
#80 of 517
85th percentile in Alabama
Poverty Rate
#348 of 556
37th percentile in Alabama
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#155 of 556
72nd percentile in Alabama

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Alabama only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

51stIncome percentile
63rdSafety percentile

51st percentile nationally for median household income · 63rd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Odenville's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Odenville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 56 Avg. percentile National median
Odenville's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Odenville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$220,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 51% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Odenville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Odenville, AL Odenville, AL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Odenville, AL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Odenville, AL median $70,815/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Odenville, AL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Odenville, AL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 22.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 58.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,015
Median Income
$70,815
Median Home Value
$220,900
Median Age
37.8
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor force participation
58.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1000.9
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
327.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
673.3
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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4,500 residents5,000 residents5,500 residents6,000 residents6,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 4,932 residents 6,023 residents ▲ +22.1%
Odenville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
148
housing units authorized
Single-Family
148
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
29.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2022 151
2023 136
2024 148

Permit volume decreased 2% from 2022 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
87.3%
Carpool
7.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.1%

Based on 2,335 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Alabama - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$138
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$245
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Alabama state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Alabama state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Odenville sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,266/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
72.1 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alabama

Winfield
4,982 people
Tallassee
5,056 people
Theodore
4,950 people
Springville
4,949 people
Midfield
5,101 people
Headland
5,124 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Odenville's 5,015 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Swoyersville, PA
5,014 people
Bluefield, VA
5,016 people
Hudson, TX
5,017 people
Dodgeville, WI
5,013 people
Lake of the Pines, CA
5,012 people
Byram, CT
5,011 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Odenville's $70,815 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cannon Beach, OR
$70,815 median income
Parklawn, CA
$70,813 median income
Monahans, TX
$70,820 median income
The Ponds, NJ
$70,825 median income
Neoga, IL
$70,804 median income
Raymond, NH
$70,804 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Odenville, AL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Odenville, AL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 86.2% 10.2% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1.6% White 86.2% Black or African American 10.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Odenville compares to nearby Alabama cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Odenville (this city) 5,015 $70,815
Winfield 4,982 $71,078
Tallassee 5,056 $63,534
Theodore 4,950 $60,764
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AL FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Odenville, AL?

What is the population of Odenville, AL? +

Odenville, AL has a population of 5,015 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Odenville, AL? +

Odenville households earn a median of $70,815 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Odenville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Odenville; the closest available measure is the Alabama state average, a cost of living index of 88.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Alabama vary by metro area.

Is Odenville, AL safe? +

Odenville has a total crime rate of 1000.9 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Odenville, AL? +

Homes in Odenville carry a median value of $220,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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