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Goodwell, OK
Town in Texas County, Oklahoma.
Population
1,122
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
511
ZIP codes
0
Goodwell and its ZIP codes
Goodwell at a glance
- Goodwell is about 8.7 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $88,424 a year, 36% more than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $127,700 (36% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Goodwell, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goodwell, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,424
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$127,700
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
37.1%
Median age
22.8
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (116), Mexican Americans (112), Vietnamese Americans (92).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Texas County. PPP loans are for Goodwell.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,218
9,932 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.5M
FY 2026, $4,047 per person
How people get to work
Goodwell, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goodwell, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,395
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
16.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Goodwell, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
6.6%
U.S. 12.1% -5.5 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Goodwell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GuymonCity | 10 mi | 7.7 |
| TexhomaTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Texhoma, TXCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| OptimaTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| HoughCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| HardestyTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| Gruver, TXCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| HookerCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goodwell, OK in?
- Goodwell is in Texas County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Goodwell, OK?
- About 1,122 people live in Goodwell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goodwell?
- Nearby places include Guymon (10 mi), Texhoma (11 mi), Texhoma, TX (12 mi), Optima (19 mi), Hough (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023