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A town of 915, settled in 1901.
Goodwell’s median age is 22.8 years, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 36.2 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. Only 2 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower January low than Goodwell. 45% of the land in Goodwell is conserved, against 6.9% in Oklahoma’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Goodwell is home to Oklahoma Panhandle State University. Goodwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Goodwell beats most towns.
| College | Students |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma Panhandle State University | 677 |
1,293 counted in 2010 and 951 in 2020; an estimated 915 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 501 in 1930, a peak of 1,467 in 1970, 951 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and 2 maps from 1973 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goodwell, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Goodwell.
The trail density in Goodwell is 1.3 miles per square mile. 2.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Its public schools are run by the Goodwell school district. Its two schools are below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwell EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 138 | B+ |
| Goodwell HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 56 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Most working residents leave Goodwell for work: only 13% work in town. 5.9% of Goodwell residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Goodwell has lost 322 jobs, to 378 in 2023.
| Goodwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $88,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 22% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Adults 18 to 34 are 44% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 28% of residents (37% statewide). 8.2% of residents are 65 or older in Goodwell. Goodwell has lost 3.8% of its people since 2020, down to 915 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Goodwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 8.2% | 16% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 37% | 20% | 29% |
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±9.7 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Goodwell | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.6% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 33.1% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 9.1% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.3% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 4.5% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.5% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0.7% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.9% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 32.8% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.9% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.6% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.5% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Goodwell has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. Goodwell’s July high is 94°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities. Since 2024, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Goodwell.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Goodwell home is worth about $186,000, up 9.1% in a year, 16% below the Oklahoma typical home.
| Goodwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 59% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $820 a month | $873 a month | $1,185 a month |
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
3 crimes were reported in Goodwell in 2025: 2 property and 1 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Goodwell is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Goodwell. Goodwell beats the Oklahoma average on 16 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. Only 10 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have obesity than Goodwell.
| Goodwell | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 6.6% | 14% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 40% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 16% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 33% |
| What stands out | Goodwell | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 6.6% | 12.8% |
| More binge drinkers | 18.2% | 14% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Goodwell
College town 32 of every 100 Goodwell residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Goodwell is a town in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 951. Goodwell is home to Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
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Goodwell has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.