Gooding
City in Gooding County, Idaho
Gooding is a city in Gooding County, Idaho, with 3,707 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,573 ft (1,089 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wendell, 11.2 miles S.
- 3,707residents (2020 Census)
- 3,573 ftelevation · 1,089 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.9 km²
- 2,441 / sq mipopulation density
- 83330ZIP code
About Gooding
Gooding is the county seat of and the largest city in Gooding County, Idaho, United States. The population was 3,716 at the 2020 census.
The city is named for Frank R. Gooding, a local sheep rancher who became a prominent political figure in Idaho in the early 20th century, serving as both Governor of Idaho and a United States Senator. The original name of Gooding was Toponis.
Gooding is home to the Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.
The world's largest factory for barrel cheese, the raw product for processed cheese, is located in Gooding. It has a capacity of 120,000 metric tons per year of barrel cheese and belongs to the Glanbia group. Gooding is also home to Gooding Elementary, Gooding Middle, and Gooding High schools.
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Living in Gooding
- Median household income
- $41,899
- Median home value
- $186,100
- Median rent
- $861/mo
- Median age
- 32.6
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Gooding had 3,707 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,707 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,441 per sq mi (943 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gooding at a glance
| State | Idaho (ID) |
|---|---|
| County | Gooding County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,707 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.52 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,573 ft (1,089 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.9370° N, 114.7135° W |
| ZIP code | 83330 |
| Official website | goodingidaho.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1632140 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gooding
- Wendell11.2 mi S
- Bliss11.9 mi W
- Hagerman12.5 mi SW
- Shoshone15.8 mi E
- Jerome18.2 mi SE
- Dietrich22.7 mi E
- Buhl23.5 mi S
- Filer26.3 mi S
- Fairfield28.7 mi N
- Twin Falls28.8 mi SE
- Richfield29.3 mi E
- Castleford29.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gooding
What county is Gooding in?
Gooding is in Gooding County, Idaho.
What is the population of Gooding, ID?
3,707 people lived in Gooding at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gooding, ID?
The ZIP code of Gooding is 83330.
What is the elevation of Gooding?
3,573 feet (1,089 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gooding?
Wendell (11.2 mi), Bliss (11.9 mi), Hagerman (12.5 mi), Shoshone (15.8 mi), Jerome (18.2 mi).
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