Odessa, Washington facts for kids
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Odessa, Washington
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Location of Odessa, Washington
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,549 ft (472 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 896 |
| • Density | 1,106/sq mi (426.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
99144, 99159
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| Area code(s) | 509 |
| FIPS code | 53-50745 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1507143 |
Odessa is a small town located in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. According to the 2020 census, 896 people live in Odessa. It's a community known for its interesting history and a lively annual festival.
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A Look Back: Odessa's History
Odessa first got its own post office in 1898. The town was mainly settled by people called Volga Germans. These settlers came from a region near the Volga River in Russia. They decided to name their new home after the city of Odesa, which is in Ukraine. Odessa officially became an incorporated town on September 25, 1902.
Where is Odessa Located?
Odessa is found in the southeastern part of Lincoln County, Washington. It's situated close to the border with Adams County. The town's exact location is at 47.3332 degrees North latitude and -118.6882 degrees West longitude.
Roads and Rivers in Odessa
Two important roads meet in Odessa: Washington State Route 21 and Washington State Route 28. State Route 21 connects Odessa to U.S. Route 2 to the north and Interstate 90 to the south. State Route 28 helps people travel east and west to other towns in Lincoln County and Grant County.
The Crab Creek river flows through Odessa. State Route 28 generally follows the path of this creek in the area. Odessa is also located in a unique area called the Channeled Scablands. This landscape was formed by huge floods, known as the Missoula Floods, at the end of the last ice age.
The United States Census Bureau says that Odessa covers a total area of about 0.82 square miles (2.10 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Odessa's Climate
Odessa has a type of weather called a Cold semi-arid climate. This means it's generally dry, but not a desert. It can have hot summers and cold winters.
| Climate data for Odessa, Washington (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1902–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 62 (17) |
68 (20) |
83 (28) |
93 (34) |
100 (38) |
115 (46) |
112 (44) |
112 (44) |
104 (40) |
91 (33) |
73 (23) |
63 (17) |
115 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 36.3 (2.4) |
43.2 (6.2) |
52.9 (11.6) |
61.8 (16.6) |
71.3 (21.8) |
78.2 (25.7) |
87.6 (30.9) |
87.1 (30.6) |
77.8 (25.4) |
61.9 (16.6) |
45.9 (7.7) |
35.8 (2.1) |
61.6 (16.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.7 (−1.3) |
34.1 (1.2) |
41.3 (5.2) |
47.9 (8.8) |
56.3 (13.5) |
62.5 (16.9) |
69.9 (21.1) |
69.2 (20.7) |
60.6 (15.9) |
48.1 (8.9) |
36.7 (2.6) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
48.8 (9.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.1 (−4.9) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
29.7 (−1.3) |
33.9 (1.1) |
41.2 (5.1) |
46.8 (8.2) |
52.1 (11.2) |
51.3 (10.7) |
43.4 (6.3) |
34.3 (1.3) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
21.9 (−5.6) |
35.8 (2.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −33 (−36) |
−27 (−33) |
−1 (−18) |
10 (−12) |
20 (−7) |
25 (−4) |
32 (0) |
25 (−4) |
15 (−9) |
−2 (−19) |
−17 (−27) |
−24 (−31) |
−33 (−36) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.51 (38) |
1.01 (26) |
1.07 (27) |
0.83 (21) |
1.01 (26) |
0.77 (20) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.24 (6.1) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.90 (23) |
1.37 (35) |
1.66 (42) |
11.08 (281) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.9 (12) |
1.5 (3.8) |
0.8 (2.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
2.0 (5.1) |
4.7 (12) |
13.9 (35) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 9.4 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 6.0 | 6.2 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 72.7 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 9.3 |
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Who Lives in Odessa?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 885 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,050 | 18.6% | |
| 1930 | 830 | −21.0% | |
| 1940 | 816 | −1.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,127 | 38.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,231 | 9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,074 | −12.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,009 | −6.1% | |
| 1990 | 935 | −7.3% | |
| 2000 | 957 | 2.4% | |
| 2010 | 910 | −4.9% | |
| 2020 | 896 | −1.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 910 people living in Odessa. These people lived in 394 households, and 253 of these were families. The town had about 1109.8 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Odessa (95.5%) were White. A small number were Native American (1.3%) or from other races. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 23.9% of the households had children under 18 living there. Many households (50.5%) were married couples. The average household had 2.23 people, and the average family had 2.78 people. The average age of people in Odessa was 50.8 years old. About 21.9% of residents were under 18, and 26.4% were 65 or older.
Fun Times: Special Events in Odessa
Every year, Odessa hosts a big event called the Odessa Deutschesfest. This festival happens on the third weekend of September. Thousands of visitors come from far away to enjoy this German-themed celebration.
What to See and Do at Deutschesfest
There are many exciting things to do at the festival:
- The Sausage Bowl: This is a special 8-man football game played by Odessa High School.
- Quilt Display: You can see beautiful handmade quilts.
- Art Show: Local artists show off their amazing artwork.
- Horseshoe Tournament: People compete in a fun game of horseshoes.
- Historisches Museum: Learn about the history of Odessa at the local museum.
- Bed and Tricycle Races: Watch or join in these funny and unique races.
- Flea Market: Find treasures and unique items from many vendors.
- Parade: See a parade featuring modern farm machinery.
- Jugend (Youth) Garten: A special area for younger visitors.
- German Biergarten: A place for adults to enjoy German drinks.
- Food Circus: A huge variety of delicious foods to try!
Delicious German Foods
The festival is famous for its traditional German foods. You can try:
- German sausage
- Kartoffel und Kloese (potatoes and dumplings)
- Reuben sandwiches
- Borscht soup
- Kuchen (German cake)
- Apple strudel
- Hot potato salad
- Pfeffernüsse (spiced cookies)
- Cabbage rolls
- And many different kinds of homemade pies!
Music and Fun
The Oom Pas and Mas band provides lively polka music. These local musicians wear traditional lederhosen and are well-known for their fun performance of the Chicken Dance!
See also
In Spanish: Odessa (Washington) para niños
