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Golden Gate, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
97 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$16,081 Median Income $15,951 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
431 Violent Crime/100K 2,311 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,081 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Gate, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,081
79% below
$15,951 per capita
Violent Crime
431/100K
13% above
2,311/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
52.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
53.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
9% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Golden Gate Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
21%
Poverty
430%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Gate a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden Gate residents earn a median household income of $16,081 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,951. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Golden Gate reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,311/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Golden Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 52.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden Gate has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population97
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$16,081
Per Capita$15,951
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.3%
County GDP$321M
Avg Weekly Wage$842

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.3%
Zillow$148,632
Housing Units67
Rent Burden24.0%

Crime

F
Violent431/100K
Property2,311/100K

Health

Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation403 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+52.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden Gate was built in 1938.
35.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
58.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.