Golden City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
644 Population 619/sq mi density
$38,500 Median Income $25,294 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $164,170 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $707/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,500
49% below
$25,294 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
71% below
Zillow: $164,170
Median Rent
$707/mo
39% below
25.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Golden City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
29%
Rent
61%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden City residents earn a median household income of $38,500 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,294. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden City is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,170. Median rent is $707/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

18.2% of adults in Golden City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden City has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population644
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density619/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,500
Per Capita$25,294
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty14.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$707
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$164,170
Housing Units365
Rent Burden25.4%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation1,063 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.4%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Golden City was founded in 1866.
The median home in Golden City was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (26 miles).
26.9% of the population has a disability.