The Town FilesGoodman, Missouri
City in McDonald County · population 1,202 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,200
- Household income
- $54,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 32.8
Goodman is a city of 1,202 people in McDonald County, Missouri. The median home is worth $117,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 81% of Missouri towns, quieter than 79% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 79% of Missouri towns.
How Goodman ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goodman is worth $117,200, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $54,250, which is more affordable than 77% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $863 a month. 81.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goodman | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,200 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $863 | $855 |
| Median household income | $54,250 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Goodman
| People | Goodman | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.8 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.8% | — |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.2% | 88.7% |
Weather in Goodman
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 44.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.4 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 99 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodman since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 24, 1975 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 39 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 27, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 131 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 22, 2011.
Severe weather in McDonald County since 1996
McDonald County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4876: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in McDonald County
McDonald County had 5,686 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,246 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Goodman itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Goodman
1 public school with 267 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOODMAN ELEM. | PK-4 | 267 | 13.4 |
Towns near Goodman
- Anderson, MO6.2 mi · 1,981 people · home $116,200
- Neosho, MO7.6 mi · 12,590 people · home $163,400
- Pineville, MO11.3 mi · 802 people · home $213,100
- Seneca, MO13.3 mi · 2,230 people · home $132,600
- Noel, MO14.4 mi · 2,124 people · home $122,400
- Granby, MO14.9 mi · 2,050 people · home $104,700
- Diamond, MO18.6 mi · 831 people · home $141,400
- Southwest City, MO18.8 mi · 922 people · home $91,100
Goodman questions
Is Goodman, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goodman scores better for retirees than 21% of Missouri towns and quieter than 79%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.8).
How much does a house cost in Goodman?
The median owner-occupied home in Goodman is valued at $117,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,250, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $863 a month.
What is the weather like in Goodman?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.4 inches of snow.
Does Goodman get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 24, 1975. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)