Odessa, Missouri

Odessa, Missouri
Odessa, Missouri in 2018
Location of Odessa, Missouri
Coordinates: 38°59′56″N 93°58′00″W / 38.99889°N 93.96667°W / 38.99889; -93.96667
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLafayette
Area
 • Total
4.13 sq mi (10.69 km2)
 • Land4.10 sq mi (10.61 km2)
 • Water0.035 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation
978 ft (298 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,593
 • Density1,365.4/sq mi (527.17/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64076
Area code816
FIPS code29-54038
GNIS feature ID2395299
Websitewww.cityofodessamo.com

Odessa is the largest city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 5,593 at the 2020 census. Located along Interstate 70 Odessa's historic downtown is home to a range of boutique shops and restaurants. The city is host to the annual Puddle Jumper Days town fair, the Odessa Rodeo, a Christmas lighting ceremony and various other community events held throughout the year.