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Golden City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
644 Population 619/sq mi density
$38,500 Median Income $25,294 per capita
$81,700 Home Value $155,861 Zillow
$707 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
311 Violent Crime/100K 4,130 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,700 home value, $707/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
311 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density619/sq mi
Coordinates37.3931°N, 94.0938°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 150 km
May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 119 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 90 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 142 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 150 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 118 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 112 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 145 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 131 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 149 km
Apr 29, 2010 3 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.5 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 208 fatalities, 1,834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 22, 2011 EF5 58 km 158
May 4, 2003 EF4 89 km 4
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 76 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 57 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF3 16 km 3
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 84 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 53 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 83 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 42 km 5
May 4, 2003 EF3 53 km 7
May 4, 1999 EF3 67 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 61 km 1
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 64 km 2
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 41 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,427 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 3,427 73 km
2021 EAST FORK 2,134 91 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 77 km
2024 EAST FORK RX 1,956 92 km
2018 ROCK CREEK RX 1,956 89 km
2013 ROCK CREEK RX 1,888 89 km
2022 ROCK CREEK 1,867 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 97 km
1989 UNNAMED 1,523 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 24 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 77 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,280 85 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 96 km
1984 RESIDENT 1,048 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,045 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 953 92 km
2022 BEAN HOLLOW 952 92 km
2014 BEAN HOLLOW RX 926 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 912 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in

Golden City has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.8").

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