Goodland, Kansas
Goodland is a city of 4,121 people in Sherman County, Kansas, founded in 1887.
Why visit Goodland
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 8 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Sherman Theatre, Goodland City Library and Mary Seaman Ennis House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 30 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Goodland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goodland
Goodland is a city in and the county seat of Sherman County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 4,465. It was named after Goodland, Indiana. Goodland is home to Fort Hays Tech | Northwest (formerly Northwest Kansas Technical College).
From the Wikipedia article Goodland, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Goodland City Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Goodland, Kansas, United States
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Mary Seaman Ennis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Goodland, Kansas
High Plains Museum
Museum · 0.7 mi
1717 Cherry Avenue, Goodland
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00; Tu off; Jun-Aug: Su 13:00-17:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes8
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.3 mi
2219 Enterprise Road, Goodland
Mo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 07:00-23:00
History
One of the earliest pieces of recorded history relating to Goodland concerns the Kidder Massacre. On July 2, 1867, a detachment of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment was massacred; second lieutenant Lyman S. Kidder in command of the party, a sergeant, a corporal, eight privates and an Indian guide lost their lives. They were carrying dispatches for Lieutenant Colonel George Custer. Later, Custer found evidence of a running battle along Beaver Creek, which led to a ravine where the remains were found. They had been killed by Cheyenne and/or Sioux Indians.
From the History section of Goodland, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Healthcare1
Map of Goodland
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 17°F | 0.3 in | 4.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 6.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 26°F | 0.9 in | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.7 in | 3.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 46°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 56°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 62°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 60°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 51°F | 1.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 1.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 26°F | 0.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 18°F | 0.5 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goodland 72465 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sherman County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-16: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Goodland Municipal Airport (GLD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Brewster 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Bird City 29 mi north, about 47 min by car
- Burlington 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
- St. Francis 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Sharon Springs 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
- Colby 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Atwood 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Stratton 48 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Oakley 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Benkelman 49 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- World's largest easel in Goodland, Kansas 5-20-2014, Ayleen Gaspar from Los Angeles, CC BY 2.0
- Goodland, Kansas Carnegie library from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Ennis-Handy house (Goodland, KS) from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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