The Town FilesGoessel, Kansas
City in Marion County · population 556 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $103,000
- Household income
- $50,417
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 29
- Median age
- 40.9
Goessel is a city of 556 people in Marion County, Kansas. The median home is worth $103,000, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Kansas towns, quieter than 79% of Kansas towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Kansas towns.
How Goessel ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goessel is worth $103,000, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $50,417, which is more affordable than 55% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goessel | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,000 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $850 | $815 |
| Median household income | $50,417 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.4% | — |
Who lives in Goessel
| People | Goessel | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.9% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Goessel
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 20.3°F. About 33.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.5 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goessel since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on March 13, 1990 about 5.6 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 61 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 88 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on March 13, 1990.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2024 | Winter Storm | DR-4774: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| June 20, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4449: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides |
| July 20, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4230: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 3,615 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,013 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Goessel itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Goessel
2 public schools with 290 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goessel High | 6-12 | 157 | 12.1 |
| Goessel Elem | PK-5 | 133 | 14.8 |
Towns near Goessel
- Hesston, KS8.6 mi · 3,505 people · home $204,800
- Moundridge, KS9.7 mi · 1,974 people · home $177,800
- Canton, KS10.6 mi · 685 people · home $128,200
- Hillsboro, KS10.8 mi · 2,732 people · home $120,500
- North Newton, KS11.7 mi · 1,814 people · home $217,800
- Galva, KS14.1 mi · 834 people · home $206,700
- Peabody, KS14.2 mi · 937 people · home $77,800
- Newton, KS14.5 mi · 18,602 people · home $156,400
Goessel questions
Is Goessel, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goessel scores better for retirees than 68% of Kansas towns and quieter than 79%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.9).
How much does a house cost in Goessel?
The median owner-occupied home in Goessel is valued at $103,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,417, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Goessel?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 20.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.8 inches of precipitation a year and 12.5 inches of snow.
Does Goessel get tornadoes?
29 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goessel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on March 13, 1990. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)