Kansas · Metropolitan Area
Goessel is a small town in Kansas with a population of 541. Residents earn $54,583 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Goessel receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Goessel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Goessel is $54,583, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Goessel is $96,700, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
32.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Goessel enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches, including 8.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,583 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,889 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $922 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,187 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 849 |
| County GDP | $1,762M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 127 |
| Retail | 88 |
| Manufacturing | 55 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.48% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $96,700 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $145,756 |
| Census Median Rent | $805 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $702 |
| 1 Bedroom | $753 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $947 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,223 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,397 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,330 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.48% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,762/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.8 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 8.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,533 ft (467 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2471°N, 97.3457°W |
| County FIPS | 20079 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.6% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.80 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,424/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 127 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 88 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |