At a Glance
Median Income
$14,722
$7,306 per capita
Home Value
$37,200
Zillow: $87,523
Median Rent
$372/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
66.0% high school+
Unemployment
24.4%
52.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.6%
26.0% smoking rate
How Goodman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodman residents earn a median household income of $14,722 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $7,306. The unemployment rate stands at 24.4% (578% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodman is $37,200 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $87,523. Median rent is $372/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
4.5% of adults in Goodman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
66.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodman has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,237
Median Age20.2 yrs
Density1,509/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
F
Median Income$14,722
Per Capita$7,306
Unemployment24.4%
Poverty52.1%
County GDP$897M
Avg Weekly Wage$755
Housing
A+
Home Value$37,200
Rent$372
Ownership22.6%
Zillow$87,523
Housing Units307
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity53.6%
Diabetes22.9%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death14,204/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation288 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+66.0%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute25 min
Broadband53.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Goodman was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.