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Goodell, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
240 Population 558/sq mi density
$83,438 Median Income $26,391 per capita
$56,900 Home Value $113,514 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
209 Violent Crime/100K 3,323 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Goodell, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,438
11% above
$26,391 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
80% below
Zillow: $113,514
Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
3,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
34% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Goodell Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Goodell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
20%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goodell a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goodell residents earn a median household income of $83,438 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,391. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goodell is $56,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,514. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Goodell reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,323/100K.

Education

4.8% of adults in Goodell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 99.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goodell has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population240
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$83,438
Per Capita$26,391
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,900
Rent
Ownership94.0%
Zillow$113,514
Housing Units86
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property3,323/100K

Health

Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,246 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+99.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Goodell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.