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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Town numbers

ZIP code73939

Area code580

Living in Goodwell

Housing in Goodwell

$184K▲ 9.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Goodwell home is worth about $184,000, up 9.2% in a year, 18% below the Oklahoma typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Goodwell

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Not graded

Goodwell has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent1

Property2

Reported in 20253

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Goodwell

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Most working residents leave Goodwell for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Guymon (32%), Hardesty (3%) and Altus (3%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Guymon

32%

Hardesty

Altus

Liberal, KS

13%Work in townlive and work in Goodwell 13 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 378Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Goodwell →

Health in Goodwell

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Oklahoma

16better than OK·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▲ 3 close Habits 2▲ 1▼ 1 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

1.9%Fewer adults who have had a strokeOK 3.7% · better 6.6%Fewer adults with diabetesOK 12.8% · better 18.2%More binge drinkersOK 14% · worse

Care nearby

Memorial Hospital of Texas County AuthorityGuymon · 10.5 mi · ER · rural critical access

Panhandle Counseling and Health CenterGuymon · 10.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Goodwell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Goodwell →

Natural hazards in Goodwell

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding

2Does Goodwell flood?paid flood claims since 2024 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Goodwell

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Goodwell →

Climate in Goodwell

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Goodwell has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

51° / 23°Winter

71° / 41°Spring

91° / 63°Summer

72° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Goodwell get?About 3 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 19, with the last in spring around Apr 24.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Goodwell →

Schools in Goodwell

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Goodwell’s kids attend outperform 72% of Oklahoma’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictGOODWELLSchools2

Goodwell Es B+Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 138 students Goodwell HS BHigh · Grades 9–12 · 56 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OK. Ratings are from neighbors.