Goodman, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 1,203 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.9%
 
Males: 557  (46.3%)
Females: 646  (53.7%)
Median resident age:

20.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39079.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $12,146 (it was $13,929 in 2000)
Goodman:

$12,146
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $6,798 (it was $8,359 in 2000)

Goodman town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-717,439,293 (it was $33,700 in 2000)
Goodman $-717,439,293
MS $162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $58,594; detached houses: $90,873; mobile homes: $41,128

Median gross rent in 2022: $352.

March 2022 cost of living index in Goodman: -29494.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 48.0%
(34.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 50.6% for Black residents, 10.5% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Goodman, MS (2022)
    • 86767.8%Black alone
    • 35627.9%White alone
    • 211.6%Hispanic
    • 90.7%Asian alone
    • 70.5%Two or more races

Races in Goodman detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Goodman, Mississippi as of May 12, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Goodman is 149 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (16.6%), Italian (3.7%), English (1.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 310 feet

Land area: 0.82 square miles.

Population density: 1,464 people per square mile   (low).

Goodman, Mississippi map

18 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Mississippi:

2.3%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Goodman town:

0.8% ($263)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (47.9 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (148.7 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (391.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Pickens, MS (2.6 miles ),
Durant, MS (2.9 miles ),
Sallis, MS (3.1 miles),
Lexington, MS (3.6 miles ),
West, MS (4.2 miles ),
Kosciusko, MS (4.5 miles ),
Tchula, MS (4.8 miles ),
Eden, MS (4.9 miles)

Latitude: 32.97 N, Longitude: 89.91 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Goodman, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Goodman, MS in 2022
Goodman satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.8%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Goodman, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (36.1%)
  • Health care (7.4%)
  • Food (6.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (3.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (34.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.9%)
  • Public administration (8.2%)
  • Wood products (7.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.5%)
  • Food (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.2%)
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Pharmacies & drug stores (5.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.8%)
  • Apparel (4.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Goodman, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (4.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Postsecondary teachers (15.9%)
  • Cashiers (7.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.5%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5.5%)
  • Food processing workers (5.5%)

Average climate in Goodman, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Goodman, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Tornado activity:

Goodman-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 133% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Goodman town center killed 13 people and injured 182 people.

On 3/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 17.3 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 177 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Goodman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 232% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 186.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 156.8 miles away from Goodman center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 200.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from Goodman center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 248.8 miles away from Goodman center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holmes County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 15, Floods: 13, Tornadoes: 13, Winds: 4, Hurricanes: 2, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Goodman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Goodman:

  • HOLMES COUNTY LONG TERM CARE CENTER - DURANT (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DURANT, MS)
  • HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS Critical Access Hospitals (about 13 miles away; LEXINGTON, MS)
  • DSI LEXINGTON (Dialysis Facility, about 13 miles away; LEXINGTON, MS)
  • LEXINGTON MANOR SENIOR CARE, LLC (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; LEXINGTON, MS)

Airports located in Goodman:

College/University in Goodman:

  • Holmes Community College (Full-time enrollment: 5,352; Location: #1 Hill St; Public; Website: www.holmescc.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Goodman:

  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 46 miles; Itta Bena, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,233)
  • Belhaven University (about 48 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 48 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Jackson State University (about 50 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
  • Mississippi College (about 51 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Hinds Community College (about 58 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • East Central Community College (about 60 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)

Public elementary/middle school in Goodman:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Goodman Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: David Herbert Donald - Historian of the Civil War, Ode Burrell - Football player.

Holmes County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Goodman and their reported violations in the past:

HOLMES JR COLLEGE (Population served: 792, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2006 and SEP-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2009)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2006 and MAR-2006, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-30-2009), St Public Notif received (MAY-29-2009)
  • 7 routine major monitoring violations
  • 125 regular monitoring violations
  • 3 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.6%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.5%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
467 people in college/university student housing in 2010
424 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) in 2000

Banks with branches in Goodman (2011 data):

  • Holmes County Bank & Trust Company: Goodman Branch at Main Street, branch established on 1942/08/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $116.2 mil, Deposits: $101.2 mil, headquarters in Lexington, MS, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Holmes County Capital Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Goodman:

Marital status in Goodman, MS
  • Never married: 80.3%
  • Now married: 9.4%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 2.6%

For population 25 years and over in Goodman:

  • High school or higher: 67.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 62.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.2
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Goodman
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Goodman, MS (based on Holmes County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,26145
Black Protestant3,29521
Mainline Protestant1,59123
Other483
Catholic411
None8,962-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Holmes County:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

9.76 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Here:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Holmes County:

15.6%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

42.3%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Holmes County:

15.7%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

47.1%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Goodman:

44.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Goodman:

30.2
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Goodman:

19.3%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

14.1%
State:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Goodman:

34.3%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Here:

53.8%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

85.4%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Goodman, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 8$4,875$7,3130$0
Water Supply 3$4,280$17,1200$0
Police Protection - Officers 2$4,732$28,3924$3,409
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$1,525
Sewerage 0$0 1$465
Totals for Government 13$13,886$12,8188$5,399

Goodman government finances - Expenditure in 2012 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $204,000 ($169.58)
    Water Utilities: $124,000 ($103.08)
    Sewerage: $78,000 ($64.84)
    Central Staff Services: $60,000 ($49.88)
    Regular Highways: $47,000 ($39.07)
    Libraries: $30,000 ($24.94)
    General - Other: $24,000 ($19.95)
    Public Welfare - Other: $20,000 ($16.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($5.82)
    Local Fire Protection: $7,000 ($5.82)
    General Public Buildings: $1,000 ($0.83)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $10,000 ($8.31)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $305,000 ($253.53)

Goodman government finances - Revenue in 2012 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $94,000 ($78.14)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000 ($15.79)
    Other: $10,000 ($8.31)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $61,000 ($50.71)
    Rents: $14,000 ($11.64)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $147,000 ($122.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $62,000 ($51.54)
    Other: $25,000 ($20.78)
    Public Welfare: $20,000 ($16.63)
    Highways: $1,000 ($0.83)
  • Tax - Property: $56,000 ($46.55)
    Public Utilities Sales: $43,000 ($35.74)

Goodman government finances - Debt in 2012 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $102,000 ($84.79)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $74,000 ($61.51)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,000 ($23.28)

Goodman government finances - Cash and Securities in 2012 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $3,000 ($2.49)

Strongest AM radio stations in Goodman:

  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Goodman:

  • WZKR (103.3 FM; DECATUR, MS; Owner: PONYTAIL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WLIN-FM (101.1 FM; DURANT, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYAB (93.1 FM; YAZOO CITY, MS; Owner: SSR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Goodman:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

Goodman fatal accident list:

Apr 13, 2008 02:50 AM, Us-51, Lat: 32.971010, Lon: -89.912880, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 23, 2006 10:30 PM, Hwy 51 S, Lat: 32.963590, Lon: -89.912010, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 387ft / 118mTotal length
  • $1,780,000Total costs
  • 55,230Total average daily traffic
  • 9,261Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Goodman, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Goodman, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

47 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Goodman)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Yazoo Hall Bulldog Cir (Lat: 32.970139 Lon: -89.916750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91 m, Call Sign: WPKM304,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.875 MHz, Grant Date: 04/16/1997, Expiration Date: 04/16/2007, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2007, Certifier: Harold O Dell, Registrant: Professional Licensing Consultants Inc, Rockville, MD 20849, Fax: (301) 309-1996


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Holmes Community College (Lat: 32.972917 Lon: -89.926750), Call Sign: KTN375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.2200 MHz, 45.4200 MHz, Grant Date: 05/18/2000, Expiration Date: 07/23/2005, Cancellation Date: 01/07/2006, Registrant: Holmes Junior College, Goodman, MS 39079, Phone: (601) 472-2312

  • Lat: 32.927361 Lon: -89.837583, Call Sign: KNFC736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.915 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/2012, Expiration Date: 03/13/2022, Cancellation Date: 05/14/2022, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB5WPG, Licensee ID: L00497516, Grant Date: 12/29/1992, Expiration Date: 12/29/2002, Cancellation Date: 12/30/2004, Registrant: Ruby C Leathers, Rt 1 Box 23b, Goodman, MS 39079

  • Call Sign: KC5AAX, Licensee ID: L00783518, Grant Date: 04/27/1993, Expiration Date: 04/27/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/28/2005, Registrant: Terry G Fox, Rt 1 Box 204, Goodman, MS 39079


2002 - 2015 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2015 the average number of fires per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 36 took place in 2006, and the least - 0 in 2014. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Goodman, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (36.6%), and Structure Fires (31.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Goodman, MS
    • 7836.6%Outside Fires
    • 6631.0%Structure Fires
    • 5927.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 104.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Goodman, MS
Most common first names in Goodman, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1875.4 years
Mary1778.8 years
William1673.7 years
Willie1573.9 years
James1475.6 years
Robert1372.3 years
Walter872.2 years
Annie882.4 years
Lillie880.4 years
Minnie782.1 years
Most common last names in Goodman, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Williams2068.9 years
Redd1481.9 years
Roby1374.4 years
Harrington1374.7 years
Mabry1277.3 years
Mccrory1179.3 years
Donald1074.4 years
Anderson965.9 years
Wright983.6 years
Jones966.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Goodman, MS
  • 72.0%Utility gas
  • 24.0%Electricity
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Goodman, MS
  • 63.2%Electricity
  • 32.1%Utility gas
  • 4.7%No fuel used


Goodman compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Goodman on our top lists:

  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) (population 1,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 100 cities with youngest residents"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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