At a Glance
Median Income
$85,982
$22,536 per capita
Home Value
$122,000
Zillow: $184,079
Median Rent
$826/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Goodwell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodwell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodwell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goodwell residents earn a median household income of $85,982 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,536. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 579 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodwell is $122,000 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,079. Median rent is $826/month, with 13.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Goodwell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 220/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Goodwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodwell has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,271
Median Age22.1 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,982
Per Capita$22,536
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$2,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,000
Rent$826
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$184,079
Housing Units321
Rent Burden13.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property220/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,313/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation3,280 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Goodwell was founded in 1901.
The median home in Goodwell was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.