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Goodwell

A township of 536 people in Newaygo County, Michigan
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Conserved land16%3,586 of 22,730 acres
Trails26 mi0.7 mi per sq mi
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About Goodwell

Township in Michigan, United States
536Population
35.7 sq miArea
988 ftElevation

Goodwell Township is a civil township of Newaygo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 536 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Goodwell for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Big Rapids (11%), Grand Rapids (7%) and Reed City (3%). Half commute less than 38 miles.

Big Rapids
11%
Grand Rapids
7%
Reed City
3%
White Cloud
3%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Goodwell →

Health in Goodwell

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17worse than MI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Big Rapids HospitalBig Rapids · 9.4 mi · ER
Family Health Care - Big Rapids 220th AveBig Rapids · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49349, 49346, 49307 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Goodwell →

Natural hazards in Goodwell

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Goodwell →

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Goodwell has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 64 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 16°Winter
56° / 32°Spring
80° / 55°Summer
59° / 38°Fall
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Nearest: White Cloud Community LibraryWhite Cloud · 8.9 miles · 45 hrs a week

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