Goodell, Iowa
City · Population 139 · #755 in Iowa
About Goodell
Goodell is a tiny community in northern Iowa with an estimated population of 139.
Officially, Goodell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.43 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 323 residents per square mile.
📰 Goodell News Today
- David Lee Goodell Obituary Apr 16, 2026 Powell Funeral Homes · Apr 16
- Mitchel "Mike" Ritter Obituary (2026) - Goodell, IA - Ewing Funeral Home & Monument Company - Belmond Legacy obituary · Aug 3
- Kyle Lee Goodell Obituary Jul 31, 2021 Murdoch Funeral Homes & Cremation Service · Jul 31
- Goodell, Iowa Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Robert "Bob" R. Stille Obituary May 15, 2025 Cataldo Funeral Home · May 15
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What Makes Goodell Unique
- The only place in America named Goodell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)139
Rank in state#755 of 940
Land area0.43 sq mi
Density323/sq mi
Coordinates42.9238, -93.6141