Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Goddard is a small city in Kansas with a population of 5,361. Residents earn $92,220 per year, which is 23% above the national average.
Based on current data, Goddard receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Goddard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Goddard is $92,220, 23% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Goddard is $203,500, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,437 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Goddard is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 43 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,471 per 100,000, 25% below the national average.
31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Goddard enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $92,220 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,818 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,166 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,783 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 14,427 |
| County GDP | $41,525M |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Healthcare | 1,737 |
| Retail | 1,624 |
| Manufacturing | 494 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |
| Census Median | $203,500 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $295,918 |
| Median List Price | $312,000 |
| Median List Price | $312,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 13.0% |
| Inventory | 46 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,437 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,510 |
| 57% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,292/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Total Violent | 43.3/100K |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 43.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,470.6/100K |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 129.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,211.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 129.8/100K |
| Arson | 21.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 9% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,446 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6718°N, 97.5597°W |
| County FIPS | 20173 |
Winner: Republican by 13.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.4% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.7% |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,737 |
| Restaurants | 1,236 |
| Retail Stores | 1,624 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 65 |
| Avg Commute | 22.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.2% |