The Town FilesGoodwell, Oklahoma
Town in Texas County · population 951 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $127,700
- Household income
- $88,424
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 22.8
Goodwell is a town of 951 people in Texas County, Oklahoma. The median home is worth $127,700, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns, better for young professionals than 99% of Oklahoma towns, more of a college town than 99% of Oklahoma towns.
How Goodwell ranks
Percentile among Oklahoma towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oklahoma towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goodwell is worth $127,700, close to the typical Oklahoma town ($122,500). Homes cost about 1.4 times the median household income of $88,424, which is more affordable than 95% of Oklahoma towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goodwell | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $127,700 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $820 | $830 |
| Median household income | $88,424 | $54,111 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.4× | 2.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 68.5% |
| Median year built | 1965 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Goodwell
| People | Goodwell | Typical Oklahoma town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.2% | 16.5% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 22.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.2% | 86.0% |
Weather in Goodwell
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 20.1°F. About 16.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.7 inches of snow (typical Oklahoma town: 4.4 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodwell since 1950, compared with 33 for the typical Oklahoma town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 19, 1975 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on May 16, 2002.
Severe weather in Texas County since 1996
Texas County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Fire | FM-5616: Stevens Fire |
| December 15, 2021 | Fire | FM-5421: Cobb Fire |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Texas County
Texas County had 9,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,506 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Goodwell itself the ACS puts it at 6.1%.
Public schools in Goodwell
2 public schools with 192 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOODWELL ES | PK-8 | 138 | 13.8 |
| GOODWELL HS | 9-12 | 54 | 27.0 |
Towns near Goodwell
- Guymon, OK10.4 mi · 12,965 people · home $182,000
- Texhoma, OK11.1 mi · 856 people · home $130,200
- Gruver, TX26.0 mi · 1,130 people · home $111,700
- Hooker, OK29.1 mi · 1,802 people · home $158,100
Goodwell questions
Is Goodwell, Oklahoma a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goodwell scores better for retirees than 99% of Oklahoma towns and quieter than 35%. 8.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 22.8).
How much does a house cost in Goodwell?
The median owner-occupied home in Goodwell is valued at $127,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,424, so homes cost about 1.4 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Goodwell?
July highs average 93.0°F and January lows 20.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 16.7 inches of precipitation a year and 2.7 inches of snow.
Does Goodwell get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodwell since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 19, 1975. The typical Oklahoma town has had 33.
- 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)