At a Glance
Violent Crime
123/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
282 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golconda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Golconda reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Golconda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golconda has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population228
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$39,995
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,392
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$340,075
Housing Units95
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,424 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Golconda was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (90 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.