Golden Gate, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edwards County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
97
Population
1,213/sq mi density
$16,081
Median Income
$15,951 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$16,081 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
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...
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