At a Glance
Median Income
$39,821
$26,486 per capita
Home Value
$50,800
Zillow: $186,594
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.7% smoking rate
How Goodridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodridge a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodridge residents earn a median household income of $39,821 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,486. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 474 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodridge is $50,800 , 82% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $186,594. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
5.7% of adults in Goodridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodridge has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population64
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density337/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$39,821
Per Capita$26,486
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$1,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,210
Housing
A+
Home Value$50,800
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$186,594
Housing Units65
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,170 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband75.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Goodridge was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.