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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3589°N, 88.2047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Edwards County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 26.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Golden Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.5").