Goodman, Mississippi

About Goodman

Goodman is a small town in central Mississippi, home to 1,228 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Goodman holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,498 residents per square mile.

📰 Goodman News Today

• State troopers deployed to Goodman after viral video mocks town’s lack of police SuperTalk Mississippi Media · Jul 10
• Mississippi Highway Patrol deployed to Goodman after viral gun video, leaders explain goals WLBT · Jul 9
• State sends Highway Patrol troopers to Goodman after viral video raises public safety concerns WAPT · Jul 10
• Shirley Nell Goodman Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Robert Barham Family Funeral Home · Jun 16
• Goodman residents concerned after men flaunt guns in viral video WJTV · Jul 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Goodman Unique

• Part of the fabric of Mississippi — one of 427 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Goodman

• Holmes County State Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Goodman

• GOODMAN PICKENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Goodman

🏘️ Nearby Communities