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Goodman, MO
City in McDonald County, Missouri.
Population
1,092
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
823
ZIP codes
0
Goodman and its ZIP codes
Goodman at a glance
- Goodman is about 9.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,250 a year, 23% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,200 (49% below Missouri) and median rent is $863 a month.
Local data for Goodman, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goodman, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,250
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$117,200
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (182), Mexican Americans (94), Irish Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDonald County. PPP loans are for Goodman.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,101
5,739 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,951
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $5,552 per person
How people get to work
Goodman, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goodman, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goodman, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
23.1%
U.S. 12.8% +10.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Goodman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AndersonCity | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| NeoshoCity | 7.7 mi | 15.6 |
| LanaganTown | 9.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Ginger BlueVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PinevilleCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| StellaTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| SenecaCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| NoelCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| Stark CityTown | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GranbyCity | 15 mi | 4.4 |
| JaneTown | 15 mi | 3 |
| Cayuga, OKCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7.1 |
| NewtoniaTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Dodge, OKCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| Rocky ComfortCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Sulphur Springs, ARCity | 18 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goodman, MO in?
- Goodman is in McDonald County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Goodman, MO?
- About 1,092 people live in Goodman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goodman?
- Nearby places include Anderson (7 mi), Neosho (7.7 mi), Lanagan (9.4 mi), Ginger Blue (11 mi), Pineville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023