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Goodman, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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Goodman, Missouri is a small town located in McDonald County, Missouri. Goodman is situated along the Neosho River in the southwestern corner of the state. The town has a population of approximately 800 people and covers an area of 0.6 square miles.

Goodman was founded in 1883 and is named after Ephraim Goodman, who donated land for a railroad station to be built there. The first post office was established in 1884 and the depot was built shortly afterward. Goodman grew quickly due to its convenient location along the railroad line and its proximity to several nearby towns.

Today, Goodman is a quiet rural community with a strong sense of pride in its history and traditions. Residents enjoy small-town living at its finest with plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and camping available nearby. There are also plenty of opportunities for shopping and dining in nearby communities like Anderson or Neosho as well as larger cities like Joplin or Springfield just an hour away.

The main industry in Goodman is agriculture with many local farms producing corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and other crops for sale throughout the region. There are also several businesses located within the city limits including two grocery stores, two gas stations, a bank, a restaurant, a hardware store and more.

The town also boasts several parks including Memorial Park which features picnic tables and playground equipment as well as tennis courts open to residents during summer months; Liberty Park which offers basketball courts; Gunter Park which features walking trails; plus two other smaller parks that offer additional recreational opportunities for residents to enjoy year-round.

Goodman has one school district which includes an elementary school with grades K-4th grade; middle school grades 5th through 8th grade; plus high school grades 9th through 12th grade all within walking distance from each other along Main Street in downtown Goodman. The schools offer excellent education programs that focus on challenging students while fostering their creativity within a safe learning environment utilizing technology tools such as iPads and Smart Boards to enhance learning experiences for all students regardless of age or ability level.

Overall, Goodman offers residents an ideal small-town atmosphere complete with ample recreation options while still having access to larger cities less than an hour away making it perfect for those looking for peaceful living without being too far away from modern amenities.

Population: 1,183. Estimated population in July 2024: 1,233 (+4.2% change)
Males: 598 (50.5%), Females: 585 (49.5%)

McDonald County

Zip code: 64843

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.2 years
Median household income: $26,349
Median house value: $46,000

Population by Race

Races in Goodman:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.1%)
  • American Indian (7.4%)
  • Two or more races (4.4%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (1.4%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)

Ancestries: United States (21.5%), Irish (12.9%), German (12.6%), English (5.7%), Dutch (2.3%), Italian (1.9%).

Elevation: 1254 feet

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Goodman

  • High school or higher: 74.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 4.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 8.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 26.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Goodman town

  • Never married: 15.0%
  • Now married: 57.7%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 10.6%
  • Divorced: 14.6%

0.5% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +68 (+6.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Goodman:

  • FREEMAN NEOSHO HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; NEOSHO, MO)
  • FREEMAN HEALTH SYSTEM – FREEMAN WEST (about 23 miles; JOPLIN, MO)
  • ST JOHNS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 23 miles; JOPLIN, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Goodman:

  • JOPLIN REGIONAL (about 29 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Abbreviation: JLN)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS RGNL (about 34 miles; FAYETTEVILLE/SPRINGDALE/, AR; Abbreviation: XNA)
  • DRAKE FIELD (about 54 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: FYV)

Other public-use airports nearest to Goodman:

  • NEOSHO HUGH ROBINSON (about 5 miles; NEOSHO, MO; Abbreviation: EOS)
  • GROVE MUNI (about 25 miles; GROVE, OK; Abbreviation: GMJ)
  • CRYSTAL LAKE (about 29 miles; DECATUR, AR; Abbreviation: 5M5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Goodman:

  • MISSOURI SOUTHERN STATE COLLEGE (about 26 miles; JOPLIN, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,569)
  • NORTHWEST ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; BENTONVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,197)
  • PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY (about 51 miles; PITTSBURG, KS; Full-time enrollment: 5,566)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS MAIN CAMPUS (about 52 miles; FAYETTEVILLE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 13,324)
  • NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 69 miles; TAHLEQUAH, OK; Full-time enrollment: 6,610)
  • OZARKS TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 82 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • DRURY UNIVERSITY (about 83 miles; Springfield, MO; Full-time enrollment: 3,125)

Public primary/middle school in Goodman:

  • GOODMAN ELEM. (Students: 272; Location: 117 SCHOOL ST; Grades: KG – 04)

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