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

Overall

1.7 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.2 / 5.0

$16,081 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

431 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)

Education

1.8 / 5.0

10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Golden Gate (7)

Cave-In-Rock State Park

State Park

188 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George Rogers Clark National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The British flag would not be raised above Fort Sackville Feb. 25, 1779. At 10 A.M., the garrison surrendered to American Colonel George Rogers Clark. His American army, aided by French residents of the Illinois country, had marched through freezing floodwaters to gain this victory. The fort’s captu...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Astronomy, Fishing, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Hands-On, Arts and Crafts, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exh...

Weather: The weather in the area is quite typical for the Midwest. The average temperature for the winter months is in the mid 30s, but the summers can often be hot and humid with temperatures reaching into th...

https://www.nps.gov/gero/index.htm

Harmonie State Park

State Park

2,912 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

John James Audubon State Park

State Park

317 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Scales Lake State Beach

State Park

467 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shakamak Prairie Nature Preserve

State Park

1,749 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Shakamak State Park

State Park

27 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0