Economic Development

WHY GOODLAND?

Goodland is a community on the rise. Whether your business is starting, expanding, or needing information, Sherman County welcomes you and looks forward to doing business with you! Goodland has an eclectic business environment and we are dedicated to supporting all new and existing businesses, from the smallest mom and pop shop to the largest international corporation.

We are building a regionally recognized economy, thanks to our:
• Business-friendly environment • Collaborative leadership • Focused, growth-minded momentum

We think you’ll agree that this is the place to grow your business.

Location Information Quality of Life

ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

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Population (2020)

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Jobs (2020)

$0K

Median Household
Income (2020)

2020 Labor Force Breakdown

5,931

Total Working
Age Population

1,753

Not in Labor Force
(15+)

2,964

Labor Force

2,886

Employed

78

Unemployed

1,177

Under 15

Business Size

BUSINESS SIZE

BUSINESS COUNT

1-9 Employees
21
10-19 Employees
1
20-49 Employees
25
50-99 Employees
99
100-249 Employees
160
250-499 Employees
76
500+ Employees
56

LARGEST INDUSTRIES

Retail Trade
508
Health Care
417
Education
404
Hospitality/Tourism Sector
378
Food Service
269
Public Administration
240
Wholesale Trade
198
Finance & Insurance
191
Transportation and Warehousing
157
Other Services
156
Manufacturing
90
Professional Services
87

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILE

Stage 1 Ventures

Stage 1 represents small, most likely family-owned, or locally owned businesses consisting of 2-9 employees. Typically cafes, retail shops, dental offices, medical clinics, small manufacturing operations, local trucking firms, and the like.

1,100 local ventures (2020)

Stage 2 Ventures

Stage 2 represents ownership that can be independent, franchises with local and outside ownership, or branch facilities of outside LLCs and corporations. Stage 2 is classified as maintaining 10-99 employees.

1,600 local ventures (2020)

Key Industries

AGRIBUSINESS
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MANUFACTURING
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TECHNOLOGY
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We have identified industrial sectors which are growing and have a higher than average wage for which the region has a strategic advantage over other areas of Kansas and in the United States.

Business Resources

Sherman County offers a wide range of retail options. This includes Walmart which is one of Sherman County’s largest employers along with Goodland Regional Medical Center/Family Health Center.

Goodland offers 8+ national fast-food chains as well as 10+ local restaurants, coffee shops and bars. There are also 5 hotels/motels and 2 campgrounds.

Goodland and Sherman County has numerous services available. You are sure to find what you are looking for.

Business Incentives

Available Property

Communications, Media & Utilities

Financial Institutions

Crime Statistics

Lodging

Medical

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