At a Glance
Median Income
$54,583
$50,889 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $150,408
Median Rent
$805/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Goessel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goessel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goessel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goessel residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,889. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goessel is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,408. Median rent is $805/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
32.6% of adults in Goessel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goessel has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population541
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$50,889
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$805
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$150,408
Housing Units225
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,762/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain32.2 in/yr
Elevation1,533 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Goessel was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Hutchinson Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.