Goodwin town, South Dakota
Goodwin town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Goodwin town is a geographic entity located in Deuel County, South Dakota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 154. The land area covers 0.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 154 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 58.2 yrs | ±11 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 65 | ±21 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 81 | ±25 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 65 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 16 | ±16 |
| Median Home Value | $188,500 | ±$26,789 |
| Median Gross Rent | $533 | ±$60 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,125 | ±$24,935 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,264 | ±$7,361 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% | ±14.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 22 | ±16 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±21.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 47 | ±17 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 67.7% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF GOODWIN
GUS Population: 150 (2024)
ID: 187482
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN PRESIDENT - MAYOR
PO BOX 21, GOODWIN SD 57238-0021
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GUS Population: 4,335 (2024)
ID: 209457
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
PO BOX 828, CLEAR LAKE SD 57226-0828
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Castlewood, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Castlewood, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Castlewood, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Castlewood, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clear Lake, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Watertown, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Watertown, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Watertown, SD |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Lake Area Technical College
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College | 12.1 mi away | 1201 Arrow Ave, Watertown, SD, 57201-0730 |
6058825284
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CLEAR LAKE CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 125 3RD AVE S, CLEAR LAKE, SD, 57226 |
(605) 874-2013
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WATERTOWN REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 160 6TH ST NE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 882-6220
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HAMLIN-CODINGTON REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 3 8TH AVE. SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 753-1011
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HAMLIN-CODINGTON REGIONAL LIBRARY-BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 3 8TH AVE SE, WATERTOWN, SD, 57201 |
(605) 753-1011
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GRANT COUNTY-STRANDBURG BRANCH
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 118 N MAIN STREET, STRANDBURG, SD, 57265 | — |
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GRANT COUNTY-REVILLO BRANCH
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 401 N 2ND AVE, REVILLO, SD, 57259 | — |
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at CLEAR LAKE, SD US, located 11.6 miles from Goodwin town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.8° | 2.4° | 11.6° | 0.72" | 10.8" |
| February | 25.5° | 6.6° | 16.0° | 0.80" | 10.3" |
| March | 37.6° | 18.2° | 27.9° | 1.55" | 9.6" |
| April | 52.8° | 31.1° | 42.0° | 2.49" | 7.0" |
| May | 65.7° | 44.4° | 55.1° | 3.42" | 0.2" |
| June | 75.4° | 55.2° | 65.3° | 4.46" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.3° | 59.9° | 70.1° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.1° | 57.5° | 67.8° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.3° | 48.7° | 59.5° | 3.01" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.2° | 34.5° | 45.4° | 2.35" | 1.4" |
| November | 39.8° | 21.2° | 30.5° | 1.13" | 7.8" |
| December | 26.0° | 8.9° | 17.4° | 0.91" | 13.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin town | Town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kranzburg town | Town | 3.0 mi | — |
| Altamont town | Town | 8.2 mi | — |
| Waverly CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
| Clear Lake city | City | 11.5 mi | — |
| Strandburg town | Town | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4603924820. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.