Goodland, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Sherman County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,878 Population 862/sq mi density
$53,929 Median Income $51,535 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $152,578 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
251 Violent Crime/100K 1,936 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$53,929 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Goodland, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,929
28% below
$51,535 per capita
Home Value
$112,800
60% below
Zillow: $152,578
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
34% below
1,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
97% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Goodland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
40%
Rent
73%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
3%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goodland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goodland residents earn a median household income of $53,929 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,535. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goodland is $112,800 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,578. Median rent is $850/month, with 27.4% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Goodland reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,936/100K.

Education

21.2% of adults in Goodland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goodland has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Data Overview

People

Population3,878
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density862/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,929
Per Capita$51,535
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$405M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,800
Rent$850
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$152,578
Housing Units2,220
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent251/100K
Property1,936/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,118/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation3,707 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute8 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Goodland was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (84 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.