Goodland, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Benton County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
923
Population
1,214/sq mi density
$56,438
Median Income
$29,672 per capita
$92,200
Home Value
$160,079 Zillow
$475
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,438 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,200 home value, $475/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Goodland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches. The area receives 28.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7637°N, 87.2952°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Vermilion Regional (DNV) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Goodland has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.8").