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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,246 ft (380 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 558/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9238°N, 93.6141°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wright County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Goodell has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.8").