Golden, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
277 Population 52/sq mi density
$44,091 Median Income $56,194 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $309,425 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,091
41% below
$56,194 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
26% below
Zillow: $309,425
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% below
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
59%
Home Value
74%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden residents earn a median household income of $44,091 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,194. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,425. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

26.0% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population277
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,091
Per Capita$56,194
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$309,425
Housing Units284
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity31.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation1,165 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (40 miles).
11.2% of the population has a disability.