The Town FilesGoodland, Kansas
City in Sherman County · population 4,465 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,700
- Household income
- $52,258
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 33.6
Goodland is a city of 4,465 people in Sherman County, Kansas. The median home is worth $112,700, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Kansas towns, more of a college town than 96% of Kansas towns, better for young professionals than 92% of Kansas towns.
How Goodland 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 Goodland is worth $112,700, below the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $52,258, which is more affordable than 47% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $910 a month. 55.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goodland | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,700 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $910 | $815 |
| Median household income | $52,258 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 55.2% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Goodland
| People | Goodland | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 12.0 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Goodland
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 16.9°F. About 19.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.0 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 157 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodland since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 11, 1984 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 231 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 2014.
Severe weather in Sherman County since 1996
Sherman County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4940: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4943: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4869: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Sherman County
Sherman County had 2,404 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,344 a year. Unemployment was 2.4% in 2023; in Goodland itself the ACS puts it at 0.8%.
Public schools in Goodland
4 public schools with 910 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodland Jr-Sr. High School | 7-12 | 394 | 14.1 |
| North Elementary | 3-6 | 264 | 17.6 |
| West Elementary | PK-2 | 249 | 15.6 |
| Goodland Learning Center | 15-15 | 3 | — |
Towns near Goodland
- Burlington, CO30.0 mi · 3,172 people · home $208,100
Goodland questions
Is Goodland, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goodland scores better for retirees than 57% of Kansas towns and quieter than 12%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.6).
How much does a house cost in Goodland?
The median owner-occupied home in Goodland is valued at $112,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,258, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $910 a month.
What is the weather like in Goodland?
July highs average 90.4°F and January lows 16.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 19.1 inches of precipitation a year and 30.0 inches of snow.
Does Goodland get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 11, 1984. 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)