Goodwell, Oklahoma
Goodwell is a town of 1,122 people in Texas County, Oklahoma, founded in 1901.
Why visit Goodwell
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 62 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Oklahoma Panhandle State University and Franklin Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Goodwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goodwell
Goodwell is a town in Texas County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town's population was 951. Goodwell is home to Oklahoma Panhandle State University.
From the Wikipedia article Goodwell, Oklahoma (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Oklahoma Panhandle State University
School · 0.9 mi
University in Goodwell, Oklahoma, United States
Museums and landmarks2
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Franklin Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Goodwell, Oklahoma, NRHP-listed
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Methodist Student Center Tennis Courts
Sports field and stadium · Methodist · 0.9 mi
Where to stay62
50 more on the map.
History
In 1901, Goodwell was established as a switch along the Chicago and Rock Island Railroad. The switch was named Goodwell because a "good well" was found there. In 1903, Goodwell was established and celebrated its centennial in 2003.
In 1909, the Pan-Handle Agricultural Institute was established in Goodwell. Its name was changed to Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College (PAMC) in 1921, then to Oklahoma Panhandle State College of Agriculture and Applied Science in 1967, then to its current name of Oklahoma Panhandle State University in 1974.
The No Man's Land Museum was established in 1932 as a project of the science department at Panhandle Agricultural and Mechanical College. In 1933, the No Man's Land Historical Society was established and took control of the museum.
On June 24, 2012, two Union Pacific trains collided head-on and caught on fire about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of Goodwell. Three Union Pacific employees on the two trains died. One survivor of the crash escaped injury by leaping from the train when he saw a crash was imminent. The Union Pacific continues to provide rail freight service to the town.
From the History section of Goodwell, Oklahoma on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Goodwell
79 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 20°F | 0.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 22°F | 0.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 39°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 49°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 60°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 64°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 63°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 54°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 41°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 30°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Goodwell Rsch Stn Hcn (0 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
Texas County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-02-17: Stevens Fire (Fire)
- 2021-12-15: Cobb Fire (Fire)
- 2021-02-24: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-17: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Guymon Municipal Airport (GUY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Guymon 10 mi northeast, about 17 min by car
- Texhoma 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Texhoma 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Hardesty 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Gruver 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Hooker 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Stratford 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Liberal 49 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Boise City 50 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Dumas 54 mi south, about 1 h 30 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
- Franklin Hall (Goodwell, Oklahoma) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- OPSU Quad, Ommnomnomgulp ( talk ) ( Uploads ) formerly MadMaxMarchHare, CC BY 2.5
- ISS031-E-17705 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-157618 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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