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Goodland, KS
City in Sherman County, Kansas.
Population
4,121
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
916
ZIP codes
0
Goodland and its ZIP codes
Goodland at a glance
- Goodland is about 25 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 74th among 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- The median household income is $52,258, 30% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,700 (48% below Kansas) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Goodland, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goodland, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,258
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$112,700
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
33.6
Average commute
12.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (940), Mexican Americans (688), Irish Americans (477).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sherman County. PPP loans are for Goodland.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,095
2,334 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,980
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.8M
FY 2026, $7,214 per person
How people get to work
Goodland, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 12.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goodland, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,548
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 17°F
19.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goodland, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Goodland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdsonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| KanoradoCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BrewsterCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LevantCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1 |
| Bird CityCity | 30 mi | 2.3 |
| St. FrancisCity | 30 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goodland, KS in?
- Goodland is in Sherman County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Goodland, KS?
- About 4,121 people live in Goodland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goodland?
- Nearby places include Edson (8.7 mi), Kanorado (17 mi), Brewster (18 mi), Levant (28 mi), Bird City (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023