Lake Odessa at a glance: local facts and sources
With about 2,029 residents, Lake Odessa is a small town in Michigan, inside Ionia County. 1 2 Lake Odessa is about 144 straight-line miles from Chicago, the nearest of our ten hub cities, which sets its delivery distance in our price estimates. The nearest NOAA climate station in our file, E Grand Rapids, is about 26 miles away.
Around Lake Odessa, the nearest places of 10,000 or more people (GeoNames) are Ionia (about 11,372 people, 14 miles north), Forest Hills (about 25,867 people, 22 miles northwest), East Grand Rapids (about 11,311 people, 26 miles northwest), and Kentwood (about 51,357 people, 26 miles west). Larger places like these usually have the hotels, restaurants and hospitals that a Lake Odessa crew relies on.
Population and county come from the sources listed below. Records from nearby cities and counties are shown with their distance. Any rental use described is our inference, not a booked order.
Lake Odessa rental situations, from onsite construction to emergencies
Construction is a steady source of rentals in Lake Odessa: an onsite construction crew far from a restaurant, a construction site with no permanent kitchen yet, or a renovation that has closed the one that was there.
Onsite construction near Lake Odessa
A road, utility or building crew working near Lake Odessa, 30 straight-line miles from Grand Rapids, may find no restaurant open at the right hour. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on the construction site feeds the whole crew, and a restroom trailer covers sanitation.
Where a Lake Odessa crew stays and eats
Crews working in Lake Odessa often commute from Ionia, 14 miles north. A portable kitchen trailer at the job saves the drive at lunch, and a shower trailer saves it at the end of the shift.
Hospital and care-home continuity around Lake Odessa
When a kitchen at a facility such as Mercy Health Saint Mary'S must close, towns like Lake Odessa feel it too. A mobile commercial kitchen trailer on site restores hot meals while the permanent kitchen is repaired.
Storm and disaster response in the Lake Odessa area
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI) (2023-08-24) is in our records for Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa. Planners in Lake Odessa can arrange a mobile commercial kitchen trailer and a refrigeration trailer before the next event.
School and campus kitchens near Lake Odessa
Calvin University in Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa, is the nearest school or campus in our records. Summer renovations or a failed walk-in can close a cafeteria, and a trailer kitchen keeps students fed.
Weather planning for Lake Odessa
The nearest NOAA station (26 miles away) shows 17°F January nights, so a Lake Odessa job should ask for winterized equipment, heated water lines and a snow plan before delivery.
Lake Odessa recovery projects, disaster declarations and events
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI)
Kent County: flood, incident 2023-08-24 to 2023-08-26, declared 2024-02-08. 3 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Kent County page, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI)
Livingston County: flood, incident 2023-08-24 to 2023-08-26, declared 2024-02-08. 4 Neighboring-county record, listed on the Livingston County page, about 64 miles from Lake Odessa.
Documented government incident; rental use not established
(PW# 368) 3400005 - Park Damage
Grand Rapids, City of. Worksheet 368, disaster 4121, G - Parks, Recreational Facilities, and Other Items; obligated 2018-09-04. 5 Recorded for Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa.
Documented funded project; equipment rental not established
Disaster declarations in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): This documented county-area incident is a basis for continuity and response planning. Determine current authorized feeding, cold-storage and sanitation needs before mobilizing. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these disaster declarations sources for Lake Odessa
A designated county/area can include unaffected places. No city-specific damage, customer order, supplier deployment or current emergency is asserted. Date meaning: Incident start/end in OpenFEMA; declaration date is stated in the fact.
Funded repair projects in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): A named response or repair project provides a real operational context. Confirm whether its scope includes foodservice disruption or crew-welfare equipment before proposing rentals. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer, shower trailer, laundry trailer.
Limits of these funded repair projects sources for Lake Odessa
The source records a funding transaction, which may be an amendment or reimbursement for completed work. It does not prove an active construction site, an available contract, a rental order, a total project cost, or vendor selection. Date meaning: Grant obligation transaction date; not construction start or completion.
Hospitals, schools and campuses in Lake Odessa
Calvin University
3201 Burton Street SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. College or university (NCES 2024–2025). 6 Listed in Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Edward W Sparrow Hospital
1215 E Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 7 Listed in Lansing, about 30 miles from Lake Odessa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Mercy Health Saint Mary'S
200 Jefferson Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. acute care hospital (CMS, updated 2026-07-22). 8 Listed in Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Colleges and campuses in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For confirmed campus dining renovations, shutdowns or temporary training operations, establish meal volume and utilities before selecting equipment. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these colleges and campuses sources for Lake Odessa
An institution location is verified. A dining facility, active project, meal count or actual rental is not established by this directory. Date meaning: Postsecondary directory year.
Hospitals in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): For a confirmed kitchen outage or approved renovation, plan patient and staff foodservice continuity with the hospital facilities and nutrition teams. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these hospitals sources for Lake Odessa
CMS verifies the hospital listing and address. It does not prove a kitchen breakdown, renovation, procurement requirement, equipment capacity or prior rental. Date meaning: CMS dataset modification date, not a hospital incident date.
How Lake Odessa weather shapes a kitchen trailer setup
Climate normals: E Grand Rapids station
January mean low 17°F, July mean high 82.4°F, 39.6 inches of precipitation a year (1991–2020 normals). 9 This station is about 26 miles from Lake Odessa, so treat it as a regional proxy.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Climate records in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Below-freezing winter normals support planning for insulated water lines and freeze protection. Confirm actual site conditions and expected temperatures for the rental dates. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, restroom trailer.
Limits of these climate records sources for Lake Odessa
Monthly normal minima/maxima are averages, not record extremes. Annual precipitation is the sum of 12 monthly normals. A nearest station can differ from the site in elevation and exposure; it does not establish current demand. Date meaning: 30-year station climate normal; not a forecast or an event date.
Local reference sites around Lake Odessa
Downtown Lowell Historic District
Roughly along Main St. bet. Hudson and Washington, Lowell. National Register, listed 1999-12-09. 10 Listed in Kent County, about 27 miles from Lake Odessa.
Verified local fact; rental application inferred
Historic industrial and military sites in Lake Odessa, how a trailer could fit (our inference, not a booked rental): Use this named site as a local orientation reference. If authorized restoration work or an event is confirmed, assess crew feeding and sanitation separately. Matching equipment for Lake Odessa: kitchen trailer, refrigeration trailer, dishwashing or handwashing trailer.
Limits of these historic industrial and military sites sources for Lake Odessa
A historic listing does not prove current operations, public access, event permission, active industrial or military use, renovation work or a rental transaction. Archival records can contain historical photographs. Date meaning: National Register listing date; not a current project date.
Sources for the records above (research file checked October 29, 2026):
- Lake Odessa, Michigan, Lake Odessa: GeoNames: Lake Odessa, Michigan: GeoNames place record (published or updated gazetteer data, population as listed). ↩
- Ionia County: U.S. Census Bureau: Cartographic boundary files: counties (as published in us-atlas) (published or updated county boundaries). ↩
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI), Lake Odessa: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI): FEMA / OpenFEMA: Disaster Declarations Summaries v2, additional source (published or updated 2026-10-05). ↩
- (PW# 368) 3400005 - Park Damage, Lake Odessa: FEMA / OpenFEMA: Public Assistance Grant Award Activities v2, additional source. ↩
- Calvin University: U.S. Department of Education / NCES: EDGE Postsecondary School Locations 2024–2025, additional source. ↩
- Edward W Sparrow Hospital, Lake Odessa: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Mercy Health Saint Mary'S: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Hospital General Information, additional source (published or updated 2026-07-22). ↩
- Climate normals: E Grand Rapids station, Lake Odessa: NOAA / National Centers for Environmental Information: U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, monthly station data, additional source (published or updated 2023-04-04 dataset revision). ↩
- Downtown Lowell Historic District: National Park Service / National Register of Historic Places: Listed properties through May 22, 2026, additional source (published or updated 2026-05-22). ↩
What a mobile kitchen rental can cost in Lake Odessa
Here is a calculated starting estimate for Lake Odessa, built from the supplied reference rates. Final pricing depends on your project, so treat the table as a first step.
Estimated starting prices by service and rental period| Trailer | 1 to 6 days | 15 days to 1 month | 3 months or more |
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| Mobile Commercial Kitchen Trailer rental in Lake Odessa, MI24ft Mobile Kitchen, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,175 | from $5,175 | from $5,175 |
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| Dishwashing Trailer22-26ft Low-Temp Dish Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $5,175 | from $5,175 | from $5,175 |
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| Refrigeration Trailer12ft Refrigerated Trailer, Tier 2 to 4 | from $1,340 | from $1,965 | from $2,065 |
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| Shower and Restroom Combination Trailer rental in Lake Odessa, MI13ft Luxury Combination Trailer (3 stalls) | from $3,105 | from $4,140 | from $2,585 |
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| Shower Trailer20ft Shower Container (5 stalls) | from $4,140 | from $5,175 | from $4,140 |
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| Laundry Trailer20ft Laundry Container | from $4,140 | from $5,175 | from $4,140 |
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| Sleeper / Bunk Bed Trailer rental in Lake Odessa, MI20ft Accommodation Unit | from $3,105 | from $3,620 | from $2,275 |
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| Restroom TrailerNo rate on the supplied price sheet | Call for pricing |
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Estimated for Lake Odessa, MI: reference rate from the supplied price sheet, adjusted by a average regional cost tier and a delivery-distance factor (144 miles to Chicago, the nearest of the ten largest US cities).
Disclaimer: Prices are estimates only. They vary by trailer size, rental duration, delivery distance, setup, permits, and availability, and they are not a quote. Call (888) 385-5513 for an exact quote.
Trailer services rental in Lake Odessa
Lake Odessa rental FAQs
Could a storm like Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4757-MI) affect meals in Lake Odessa?
It is in the records for Kent County (2023-08-24). Call (888) 385-5513 with your dates for availability.
Is there a hospital near Lake Odessa in your records?
Mercy Health Saint Mary'S in Kent County, about 27 miles away. A listing is not a service area; the facility decides its own meal plan.
How cold or hot does Lake Odessa get?
The nearest NOAA station shows 17°F January nights and 82.4°F July afternoons. These are averages, not forecasts.
How long does setup take in Lake Odessa?
A kitchen or dishwashing trailer takes about 5 hours to set up, and other units about 1 hour. A ramp can add 4 to 6 hours and stairs about 5 to 15 minutes. Delivery to Lake Odessa is scheduled around your site contact.
Other places we serve near Lake Odessa
Beyond Lake Odessa itself, delivery can be coordinated for the following nearby states and cities, each with its own page: Michigan, Cedar Springs, MI, Leslie, MI, Vicksburg, MI, Saint Louis, MI, Roosevelt Park, MI, Argentine, MI, Hudson, MI, Reed City, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, Kent County, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Lansing, MI, Wyoming, MI, Ingham County, MI, Kalamazoo County, MI, Ottawa County, MI, Livingston County, MI, Genesee County, MI, Flint, MI, Washtenaw County, MI, Ann Arbor, MI, Oakland County, MI, Farmington Hills, MI.
Lake Odessa sits among many smaller communities. Portable kitchen trailer rentals can also be coordinated near these towns and villages around Lake Odessa, listed with approximate distance from the center of Lake Odessa: Saranac (11 mi), Hastings (12 mi), Nashville (13 mi), Portland (13 mi), Ionia (14 mi), Lowell (15 mi), Middleville (17 mi), Caledonia (19 mi), Grand Ledge (20 mi), Forest Hills (22 mi), Charlotte (22 mi), Belding (22 mi), Wacousta (22 mi), Potterville (23 mi), Bellevue (24 mi).
More communities around Lake Odessa where crews, schools and facilities call for a portable kitchen trailer, a dishwashing trailer or an emergency refrigeration trailer: Stony Point, Fowler, Olivet, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Waverly, Dimondale, Wayland, Cutlerville, Greenville, Edgemont Park, DeWitt, Northview, Byron Center, Level Park-Oak Park. Distances are straight-line estimates from the center of Lake Odessa.
Rental facts for Lake Odessa
- Hours
- 24/7 Emergency Line, 24x7
- Rental periods
- 1 week and monthly; long-term leases available
- Setup time
- Kitchens and dishwashing about 5 hours; other units about 1 hour; ramps add 4 to 6 hours
- GPS tracking
- Possible on request
- Delivery time to Lake Odessa
- Confirmed by phone
- Customers
- Commercial and industrial
Why Choose Mobile Kitchen 123
Lake Odessa operators ask for three things: a fast answer, the right trailer, and a clear path to a quote. Here is how Mobile Kitchen 123 provides them.
- Accelerated DeploymentDelivery time to Lake Odessa is confirmed on your call, and setup is about 1 to 5 hours once the trailer is on its pad.
- 24/7 Emergency ServiceCall (888) 385-5513 any hour to report a failed kitchen or walk-in cooler in Lake Odessa.
- End-to-End Project SupportWe match the trailer to your Lake Odessa menu or crew, review power and water, and supply equipment lists for plan review.
- Flexible Rental SolutionsRental periods are 1 week and monthly, with long-term leases for renovations and camps.
- Heavy-Duty Commercial EquipmentCommercial ranges, ovens, dishmachines, walk-in refrigeration and hot-water systems on institutional-grade trailers.
- Experienced Logistics CoordinationDelivery, placement, ramps or stairs, and pickup are coordinated with your Lake Odessa site contact.
Why Clients Trust Us
Commercial and industrial customers call Mobile Kitchen 123 when schedules do not allow for waiting: a 24/7 Emergency Line, delivery coordination across the United States, and trailers matched to construction, renovation and emergency work. No reviews are shown here because none have been supplied for publication.