South Dakota
Goodwin is a small town in South Dakota with a population of 94. Residents earn $54,750 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Goodwin receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Goodwin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Goodwin is $54,750, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Goodwin is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $519 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Goodwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches, including 60.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,750 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,357 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,023 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,094 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 200 |
| County GDP | $553M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $450,491 |
| Census Median Rent | $519 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $691 |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $990 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,540 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,600 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,408/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 42.4°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.5 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 60.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,998 ft (609 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8775°N, 96.8497°W |
| County FIPS | 46039 |
Winner: Republican by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.6% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.45 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 65.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 16 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |