Goodman, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Florence County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
160 Population 96/sq mi density
$43,854 Median Income $27,177 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $149,988 Zillow
$541 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,854 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $541/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Goodman, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,854
42% below
$27,177 per capita
Home Value
$78,000
72% below
Zillow: $149,988
Median Rent
$541/mo
53% below
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
58%
Home Value
28%
Rent
47%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goodman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goodman residents earn a median household income of $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,177. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goodman is $78,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,988. Median rent is $541/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

9.9% of adults in Goodman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goodman has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population160
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans15.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,854
Per Capita$27,177
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$172M
Avg Weekly Wage$698

Housing

A+
Home Value$78,000
Rent$541
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$149,988
Housing Units144
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,123/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation1,408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Goodman was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Menominee Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.