At a Glance
Median Income
$83,438
$26,391 per capita
Home Value
$56,900
Zillow: $123,696
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
99.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
15.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 $123,696. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
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$123,696
Housing Units86
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,879/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
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
Broadband91.6%
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.