The Town FilesGoodman, Wisconsin
Town in Marinette County · population 607 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,100
- Household income
- $49,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 61 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 67.1
Goodman is a town of 607 people in Marinette County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $119,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for a vacation home than 83% of Wisconsin towns, quieter than 78% of Wisconsin towns, better for first-time buyers than 78% of Wisconsin towns.
How Goodman ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goodman is worth $119,100, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.4 times the median household income of $49,167, which is more affordable than 90% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $533 a month. 89.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goodman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $533 | $951 |
| Median household income | $49,167 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 57.8% | — |
Who lives in Goodman
| People | Goodman | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 67.1 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 53.2% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 13.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.2% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 13.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.6% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 89.1% |
Weather in Goodman
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F. About 31.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 61.4 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 182 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodman since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 10, 2011 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 10, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 19, 2011.
Severe weather in Marinette County since 1996
Marinette County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| July 19, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1429: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marinette County
Marinette County had 17,599 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,321 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Goodman itself the ACS puts it at 1.4%.
Public schools in Goodman
2 public schools with 71 students, about 5.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman-Armstrong Elementary | PK-6 | 36 | 6.0 |
| Goodman High | 7-12 | 35 | 5.0 |
Towns near Goodman
- Dunbar, WI8.4 mi · 605 people · home $159,700
- Silver Cliff, WI12.5 mi · 514 people · home $228,800
- Aurora, WI13.4 mi · 987 people · home $163,000
- Athelstane, WI14.6 mi · 554 people · home $173,400
- Kingsford, MI16.0 mi · 5,139 people · home $132,100
- Wabeno, WI17.0 mi · 1,074 people · home $178,800
- Laona, WI17.5 mi · 519 people · home $128,100
- Iron Mountain, MI18.4 mi · 7,518 people · home $141,600
Goodman questions
Is Goodman, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goodman scores better for retirees than 61% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 78%. 53.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 67.1).
How much does a house cost in Goodman?
The median owner-occupied home in Goodman is valued at $119,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,167, so homes cost about 2.4 times income. Median rent is $533 a month.
What is the weather like in Goodman?
July highs average 80.4°F and January lows 4.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.5 inches of precipitation a year and 61.4 inches of snow.
Does Goodman get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goodman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 10, 2011. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)