Goodland, Kansas
Goodland is a city in Sherman County, Kansas, United States.[1] It is also the county seat of Sherman County. In 2020, 4,465 people lived there.[3] It was named after Goodland, Indiana.[4] Goodland has the Northwest Kansas Technical College.
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 Location within Sherman County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 39°20′56″N 101°42′51″W / 39.34889°N 101.71417°WCoordinates: 39°20′56″N 101°42′51″W / 39.34889°N 101.71417°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Sherman |
| Founded | 1887 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Goodland, Indiana |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.51 sq mi (11.67 km2) |
| • Land | 4.50 sq mi (11.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,465 |
| • Density | 990.0/sq mi (382.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 67735 |
| FIPS code | 20-26875 |
| GNIS ID | 485583[1] |
| Website | cityofgoodland.org |
Geography
Goodland is at 39°21′3″N 101°42′37″W / 39.35083°N 101.71028°W (39.3508330, −101.7101722). It has an elevation of 3,681 feet (1,122 m).[1] It is on the south side of the Middle Fork of Sappa Creek, which is part of the Republican River watershed, in the High Plains region of the Great Plains. It is at the intersection of Interstate 70 and K-27 in northwest Kansas. Goodland is about 17 miles (27 km) east of the Colorado state line, 176 miles east-southeast of Denver, 265 miles (426 km) northwest of Wichita, and 383 miles (616 km) west of Kansas City.[5]
The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 4.51 square miles (11.68 km2). Of that, 4.50 square miles (11.65 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]
Weather
Because Goodland has a higher elevation, Goodland has stronger wind and more snow than other places in Kansas. Wind speed averages 13 mph (21 km/h).[6] On average, Goodland gets 19.75 inches (502 mm) of precipitation every year. Goodland gets about 41.9 inches (1,064 mm) of snow per year.[7] On average, January is the coldest month, and July is both the hottest month and the wettest month. The hottest temperature ever in Goodland was 111 °F (44 °C) in 1940; the coldest temperature ever was −27 °F (−33 °C) in 1989.[8]
| Climate data for Goodland, Kansas (1981–2010 normals, extremes 1895–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26.1) |
87 (30.6) |
90 (32.2) |
96 (35.6) |
104 (40) |
110 (43.3) |
111 (43.9) |
108 (42.2) |
105 (40.6) |
96 (35.6) |
87 (30.6) |
83 (28.3) |
111 (43.9) |
| Average high °F (°C) | 42.4 (5.78) |
45.3 (7.39) |
54.6 (12.56) |
63.6 (17.56) |
73.0 (22.78) |
83.9 (28.83) |
90.0 (32.22) |
87.5 (30.83) |
79.1 (26.17) |
66.2 (19) |
52.4 (11.33) |
42.5 (5.83) |
65.0 (18.33) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.6 (-1.33) |
32.3 (0.17) |
40.5 (4.72) |
49.2 (9.56) |
59.4 (15.22) |
69.7 (20.94) |
75.7 (24.28) |
73.7 (23.17) |
64.6 (18.11) |
51.9 (11.06) |
39.0 (3.89) |
29.9 (-1.17) |
51.3 (10.72) |
| Average low °F (°C) | 16.9 (-8.39) |
19.4 (-7) |
26.5 (-3.06) |
34.7 (1.5) |
45.8 (7.67) |
55.6 (13.11) |
61.3 (16.28) |
60.0 (15.56) |
50.1 (10.06) |
37.5 (3.06) |
25.7 (-3.5) |
17.3 (-8.17) |
37.6 (3.11) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −26 (-32.2) |
−22 (-30) |
−20 (-28.9) |
0 (-17.8) |
21 (-6.1) |
31 (-0.6) |
40 (4.4) |
38 (3.3) |
19 (-7.2) |
1 (-17.2) |
−12 (-24.4) |
−27 (-32.8) |
−27 (-32.8) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) | 0.38 (9.7) |
0.49 (12.4) |
1.07 (27.2) |
1.59 (40.4) |
2.95 (74.9) |
3.25 (82.6) |
3.47 (88.1) |
2.70 (68.6) |
1.22 (31) |
1.37 (34.8) |
0.71 (18) |
0.46 (11.7) |
19.66 (499.4) |
| Snowfall inches (cm) | 5.9 (15) |
5.4 (13.7) |
6.8 (17.3) |
4.2 (10.7) |
0.5 (1.3) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0 (0) |
0.4 (1) |
2.2 (5.6) |
4.6 (11.7) |
5.5 (14) |
35.5 (90.2) |
| Avg. precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.9 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 7.7 | 10.5 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 8.8 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 80.5 |
| Avg. snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 21.0 |
| Source: The Weather Channel;[8] National Weather Service[7] | |||||||||||||
People
| Historical populations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 1,027 | ||
| 1900 | 1,059 | 3.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,993 | 88.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,664 | 33.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,626 | 36.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,306 | −8.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,690 | 41.9% | |
| 1960 | 4,459 | −4.9% | |
| 1970 | 5,510 | 23.6% | |
| 1980 | 5,708 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,983 | −12.7% | |
| 2000 | 4,948 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,489 | −9.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
The 2020 census says that there were 4,465 people, 1,891 households, and 1,103 families living in Goodland. Of the households, 64.4% owned their home and 35.6% rented their home.
The median age was 36.8 years. Of the people, 82.8% were White, 2.2% were Black, 0.4% were Asian, 0.3% were Native American, 6.5% were from some other race, and 7.7% were two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 14.9% of the people.[3][9]
2010 census
The 2010 census says that there were 4,489 people, 1,985 households, and 1,161 families living in Goodland.[10]
Media
The Goodland Star-News is the city's only newspaper. It is published twice per week.[11] Four radio stations are licensed to and/or broadcast from Goodland. KLOE broadcasts a full service News/Talk format on 730 AM.[12][13] KKCI plays a Classic Rock format, and they broadcast on 102.5 FM.[14][15] KWGB is licensed to Colby, Kansas, and they broadcast from Goodland on 97.9 FM. They play country music.[14][16] KGCR broadcasts on 107.7 FM from near Brewster, Kansas. They are licensed to Goodland. They play Christian Contemporary music.[14][17]
Goodland is in the Wichita-Hutchinson, Kansas television market.[18] CBS affiliate KBSL-DT is licensed to Goodland, and they broadcast on digital channel 10.[19][20]
Due to Goodland and the rest of Sherman County observing Mountain time, prime-time television programming airs from 6 to 9 p.m., instead of 7 to 10 like in the Central time zone.
Culture
Attractions
A reproduction of Vincent van Gogh's painting 3 Sunflowers in a Vase was created in 2001 by artist Cameron Cross. It is 80 feet tall. After it was built, the weather damaged it. Cross came back in 2012 to repaint it using brighter paint.[21][22]
Famous people
- Milo Baughman (1923–2003), furniture designer[23]
- Brook Berringer (1973–1996), football quarterback for University of Nebraska[24]
- John Delehant (1890–1972), U.S. federal judge[25]
- Harry Felt (1902–1992), U.S. Navy Admiral[26]
- Mike Friede (1957- ), football wide receiver[27]
- Dave Jones (1947– ), football wide receiver[28]
- Tinker Keck (1976– ), actor and former NFL for the New York Giants and football player for University of Cincinnati
- Marla Luckert (1955– ), Kansas Supreme Court justice[29]
- Charles Sparks (1872–1937), U.S. Representative from Kansas[30]
- Deanell Tacha (1946– ), U.S. federal judge[31]
Goodland, Kansas Media
Ennis-Handy house at 202 W. 13th St (2012)
Post Office in Goodland (2012)
Former Goodland Carnegie Library, now Carnegie Arts Center (2012)
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Goodland, Kansas
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2020 U.S. Gazetteer FilesUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICSUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ Kansas State Historical Society. Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society (1916)Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 300.
- ↑ City Distance ToolGeobytes. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ Historical Weather for Goodland, Kansas, United States of AmericaWeatherbase. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 NOWData – NOAA Online Weather DataNational Weather Service Forecast Office – Goodland, KS. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Average weather for Goodland, KSThe Weather Channel. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPEUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ↑ American FactFinderUnited States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
- ↑ Goodland Star NewsMondo Times. Retrieved 2010-05-22.
- ↑ AMQ AM Radio Database QueryFederal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ↑ Station Information ProfileArbitron. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 FMQ FM Radio Database QueryFederal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ↑ Radio Stations in Goodland, KansasRadio-Locator. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ↑ KWGB-FM 97.9 MHzRadio-Locator. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ↑ Contact UsTri-State Praise KGCR & Classic KGCR. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
- ↑ TV Market MapsEchoStar Knowledge Base. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ↑ TVQ TV Database QueryFederal Communications Commission. Retrieved 2009-09-12.
- ↑ About UsKWCH-DT. Retrieved 2011-05-28.
- ↑ Stern, Ron. The Best Roadside Attractions in Kansas. The Daily Meal (12 February 2018). Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ↑ Giant sunflower painting scrapes the sky. visitgoodland.comSherman County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ↑ Obituary: Milo Ray Baughman. 2003-07-30. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/999929/Obituary-Milo-Ray-Baughman-Jr.html?pg=all. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Christopherson, Brian (2007-09-27). High school coach remembers Berringer for more than football. http://journalstar.com/sports/college/high-school-coach-remembers-berringer-for-more-than-football/article_ab2ff5b9-bc19-5f82-91bd-63b73f20f933.html. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Delehant, John Wayne. Biographical Directory of Federal JudgesFederal Judicial Center. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
- ↑ Moritz, Charles. Current Biography Yearbook 1959 (1959)H.W. Wilson Co.. ISBN 978-0-8242-0125-8.
- ↑ Mike FriedeJust Sports Stats. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Dave JonesJust Sports Stats. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Honorable Marla J. LuckertKansas Judicial Branch. Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Sparks, Charles Isaac (1872–1937). Retrieved 2015-07-02.
- ↑ Tacha, Deanell Reece. Biographical Directory of Federal JudgesFederal Judicial Center. Retrieved 2015-07-03.
Other websites
- City
- Schools
- USD 352, local school district
- Photos
- Giant van Gogh painting Part of the Big Easel Project
- Maps
- Goodland City Map Archived 2020-05-04 at the Wayback Machine, KDOT