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Goodell, IA
City in Hancock County, Iowa.
Population
268
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Goodell and its ZIP codes
Goodell at a glance
- Goodell is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Goodell.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,989
5,761 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $9,878 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Goodell, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
498
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goodell, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.2%
U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Goodell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelmondCity | 5.3 mi | 2.8 |
| KlemmeCity | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| MeserveyCity | 7.2 mi | 1.5 |
| KanawhaCity | 9.1 mi | 2 |
| AlexanderCity | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| ThorntonCity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| GarnerCity | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| RowanCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| DuncanCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarionCity | 15 mi | 3.4 |
| BrittCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| SwaledaleCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| GaltCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| VenturaCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| LatimerCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| CoulterCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goodell, IA in?
- Goodell is in Hancock County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Goodell, IA?
- About 268 people live in Goodell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goodell?
- Nearby places include Belmond (5.3 mi), Klemme (6 mi), Meservey (7.2 mi), Kanawha (9.1 mi), Alexander (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023