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Midland-Odessa has a semi-arid climate resulting in low humidity. With an elevation of approximately 2800 feet, we enjoy summer nights in the upper 60s and days in the upper 90s. Winters are mild with temperatures ranging from the low and middle 30s to the upper 50s. Average rainfall is 14.96 inches, and average snowfall is 1.5 inches. With an average of 316 sunny days a year, we enjoy lots of clean air and clear skies.
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| Crime |
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The crime rate in
Midland-Odessa has steadily decreased in both cities. In
1997 Odessa implemented a Juvenile Curfew to assist in curbing
the incidence of juvenile related crime.
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| Population |
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Midland-Odessa have a combined population of approximately 225,000 people. West Texans are honest, industrious, hardworking people. They have a reputation for being friendly and helpful.
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| Cost
of Living |
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Midland-Odessa enjoys a cost of living more than 10% below the national average. You can compare the cost of living between your city and Midland or Odessa by using the
Cost of Living
Calculator.
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| Utility
Costs |
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(average per month-- residential)
Electric--$75.00, Natural Gas--$39.00 to $45.00, Water--$25.00 to $30.00, Sewer--$14.50, Trash--$11.25.
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| Transportation |
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Midland-Odessa is fortunate to have the ninth largest airport in Texas. Midland International Airport is conveniently located midway between the two cities, and accommodates almost 600,000 boardings per year. Over 50 departures daily by American Eagle, Southwest,
Continental, and Delta Airlines, facilitate good traveling both domestically and internationally.
Midland-Odessa is in the process of establishing public transportation (Bus Service), and plans to have it in place by the fall of 2003.
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For
more information go to:
Odessa Chamber of Commerce
Midland Chamber of
Commerce Midland
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Midland Convention and Visitors Bureau
Odessa Convention and Visitors
Bureau
City of Odessa
City of Midland
Ector County
Midland County
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