Golconda, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pope County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
755 Population 1,480/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $26,812 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $140,312 Zillow
$383 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 13.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $383/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Golconda, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,250
45% below
$26,812 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $140,312
Median Rent
$383/mo
67% below
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
13.7%
281% above
23.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Golconda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Golconda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Home Value
30%
Rent
33%
Poverty
190%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
381%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golconda a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golconda residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,812. The unemployment rate stands at 13.7% (281% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 48 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golconda is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,312. Median rent is $383/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

12.7% of adults in Golconda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golconda has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population755
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density1,480/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$26,812
Unemployment13.7%
Poverty23.6%
County GDP$85M
Avg Weekly Wage$799

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$383
Ownership56.5%
Zillow$140,312
Housing Units355
Rent Burden21.0%

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,543/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
Elevation432 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute18 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Golconda was founded in 1798.
The median home in Golconda was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.