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Goodman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
Goodman, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Goodman a Good Place to Live?
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 6.3% (75% 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 $99,481. 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.
Safety & Crime
Goodman reports 59 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,028/100K.
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. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.