The Town FilesGoddard, Kansas
City in Sedgwick County · population 5,084 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $242,800
- Household income
- $94,004
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 31.3
Goddard is a city of 5,084 people in Sedgwick County, Kansas. The median home is worth $242,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). It ranks better for families than 94% of Kansas towns, more upscale than 89% of Kansas towns, easier by car than 88% of Kansas towns.
How Goddard ranks
Percentile among Kansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Goddard is worth $242,800, above the typical Kansas town ($128,200). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $94,004, which is more affordable than 26% of Kansas towns. Median rent is $1,758 a month. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Goddard | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,800 | $128,200 |
| Median rent | $1,758 | $815 |
| Median household income | $94,004 | $63,857 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 73.7% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1964 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Goddard
| People | Goddard | Typical Kansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 38.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.5% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 31.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.1% | 24.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 13.2% | 6.4% |
| Average commute | 24.7 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.9% | 89.2% |
Weather in Goddard
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F. About 34.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.7 inches of snow (typical Kansas town: 12.4 in). Expect about 67 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goddard since 1950, compared with 26 for the typical Kansas town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 23, 1969 about 2.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 6, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 287 times; the largest was 7.75 inches on September 15, 2010.
Severe weather in Sedgwick County since 1996
Sedgwick County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4504: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3481: Covid-19 |
| October 20, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4287: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 24, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4063: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 30, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1860: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County had 264,782 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,652 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Goddard itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Goddard
11 public schools with 6,222 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard High | 9-12 | 1,005 | 19.3 |
| Eisenhower High School | 9-12 | 988 | 17.0 |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School | 6-8 | 584 | 17.7 |
| Discovery Intermediate School | 5-6 | 535 | 17.3 |
| Apollo Elementary School | PK-4 | 519 | 15.3 |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | PK-4 | 496 | 14.6 |
| Goddard Middle School | 7-8 | 476 | 13.6 |
| Clark Davidson Elem | PK-4 | 430 | 14.8 |
| Explorer Elementary School | PK-4 | 420 | 13.5 |
| Challenger Intermediate School | 5-6 | 405 | 12.7 |
| Oak Street Elementary School K-4 | PK-4 | 364 | 14.0 |
Towns near Goddard
- Maize, KS9.4 mi · 5,735 people · home $276,200
- Clearwater, KS11.1 mi · 2,653 people · home $216,200
- Wichita, KS11.7 mi · 397,532 people · home $190,800
- Haysville, KS13.1 mi · 11,262 people · home $161,800
- Oaklawn-Sunview, KS14.7 mi · 2,880 people · home $54,200
- Valley Center, KS15.6 mi · 7,340 people · home $227,700
- Park City, KS16.1 mi · 8,333 people · home $177,100
- Derby, KS18.0 mi · 25,625 people · home $236,900
Goddard questions
Is Goddard, Kansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Goddard scores better for retirees than 10% of Kansas towns and quieter than 19%. 11.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Goddard?
The median owner-occupied home in Goddard is valued at $242,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,004, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,758 a month.
What is the weather like in Goddard?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 22.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.7 inches of snow.
Does Goddard get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Goddard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 23, 1969. The typical Kansas town has had 26.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)