What are the schools like in Goodwater, AL?

School district data for Goodwater is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Goodwater?

The median household income in Goodwater, AL is $35,724 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Goodwater, AL?

Goodwater has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Goodwater, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Goodwater, AL affordable or expensive?

Goodwater's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goodwater is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,400 and the median rent is $587 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Goodwater, AL?

Goodwater has a violent crime rate of 160.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1124.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Goodwater, AL a Good Place to Live?

Goodwater is a small town of 1,117 in Alabama, with a median household income of $35,724 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Goodwater stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Goodwater is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Goodwater city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.1

Goodwater's overall cost of living index is 85.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goodwater costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Goodwater, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$587	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	55.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,724	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Goodwater's violent crime rate is 160.6 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

160.6 /100k

Property Crime

1124.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Goodwater, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	72.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goodwater sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July, with 55.6 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goodwater, AL
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	91.2°F
Annual Precipitation	55.6"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Goodwater, AL	National Avg
Population	1,117	—
Median Age	50.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	78.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mount Olive CDP (Coosa County), AL 5 mi Kellyton, AL 6 mi Hollins, AL 6 mi Hackneyville, AL 7 mi Hanover, AL 9 mi

Goodwater vs Other Cities

Goodwater, AL vs Mount Olive CDP (Coosa County), AL Goodwater, AL vs Kellyton, AL Goodwater, AL vs Hollins, AL Goodwater, AL vs Hackneyville, AL Goodwater, AL vs Hanover, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodwater, AL affordable or expensive?

Goodwater's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Goodwater roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,400 and median rent is $587/month.

What is the crime rate in Goodwater, AL?

Goodwater's violent crime rate is 160.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1124.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Goodwater?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Goodwater, AL a good place to live?

Goodwater, AL has a population of 1,117, a median household income of $35,724, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Goodwater?

Goodwater averages 56.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.6 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Goodwater?

The population of Goodwater, Alabama is 1,117 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goodwater?

Key numbers for living in Goodwater: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $82,400, median household income $35,724, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goodwater side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.