Goodland, KS

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Goodland, Kansas

Goodland, Kansas, in Sherman county, is 167 miles E of Aurora, Colorado. The city is home to some 4,948 residents.

The People and Families of Goodland

In Goodland, about 55% of adults are married.

The people of Goodland are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodland had a median family income of $38,309.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($200) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Goodland. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Goodland Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in Goodland was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Goodland, 90% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Goodland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%

Comparative Profile of Goodland, KS

Comparing Goodland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

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Category	Value
Nearest Large City	167 miles E of Aurora, Colorado
County	Sherman
Standard Zip Codes	67735
Phone Area Codes	785
Time Zone	Mountain (-7 hours from GMT)
Daylight Savings	The city observes Daylight Saving Time.
Latitude	39.351
Longitude	-101.709

Station	GOODLAND RENNER AP
Distance	1.2 miles
Jan Temp	16 to 39 F
Apr Temp	35 to 63 F
Jul Temp	61 to 89 F
Oct Temp	38 to 66 F
Annual Precip	19.7 inches

Station	BREWSTER 4 W
Distance	13.9 miles
Jan Temp	12 to 39 F
Apr Temp	32 to 64 F
Jul Temp	59 to 92 F
Oct Temp	34 to 68 F
Annual Precip	19.9 inches

Station	SAINT FRANCIS
Distance	29.3 miles
Jan Temp	13 to 41 F
Apr Temp	34 to 64 F
Jul Temp	61 to 91 F
Oct Temp	35 to 69 F
Annual Precip	18 inches

Category	Count	Percent
Total Population	4,948	100%
Male	2,515	50.8%
Female	2,433	49.2%
Under 18	1,151	23.3%
18+	3,797	76.7%
65+	889	18%
Median Age	36.6
Average Family Size	2.95
White	4,619	93.4%
African-American	21	0.4%
Asian	12	0.2%
American Indian & Alaskan	16	0.3%
Other	224	4.5%
Mixed Race	50	1%
Hispanic (included in categories above)	447	9%

Category	Value
Est. 2005 Population	4,485
Growth	-463
Growth %	-9.39%

Ancestry	Percent
German	34.5%
Other (often includes Hispanic and African American)	15.7%
US/American	13.6%
Irish	9.5%
English	7%
Norwegian	4.3%
Swedish	3.5%
Scotch-Irish	2.2%
European	1.7%
French (except Basque)	1.5%
Danish	1.3%
Italian	1.2%
Polish	1.1%
Dutch	0.9%
Scottish	0.7%
Czech	0.3%
Swiss	0.3%
British	0.3%
Welsh	0.2%
Canadian	0.2%

Location	Pop.	Median Family Income (2000)
Goodland	4,948	$38,309
Brewster	285	$40,139
Kanorado	248	$24,250

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Goodland Public Library 812 Broadway Goodland, Kansas (785) 899-5461

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