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Goodwell, OK


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Goodwell, Oklahoma

Goodwell, Oklahoma, in Texas county, is 95 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 233 miles SE of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town is home to some 1,192 residents.

The People and Families of Goodwell

In Goodwell, about 35% of adults are married. Goodwell somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 12% of Goodwell is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then Goodwell is very American.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Goodwell had a median family income of $42,708. More so than most places, the people in Goodwell generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Goodwell Housing

According to the 2000 census, 40% of the housing in Goodwell was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Goodwell, 91% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Goodwell it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the town let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGoodwell Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGoodwell College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyGoodwell Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Goodwell Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 12%Goodwell Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Goodwell Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 19%Goodwell Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Goodwell, OK

Comparing Goodwell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Well-Paid Single Men59
Well-Paid Single Women36
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size32
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime910
Low Property Crime67
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