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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²)
Population Density52/sq mi
Coordinates36.5246°N, 93.6540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportNorthwest Arkansas Ntl (XNA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (May) 5.74"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 120 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 62 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 109 km
Jun 16, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.9 61 km
Mar 12, 1990 9 km NNE of Briarcliff, Arkansas M2.8 127 km
Apr 3, 2013 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.8 146 km
Jul 28, 2016 4 km ENE of Dover, Arkansas M2.8 133 km
Nov 26, 1999 9 km NNE of Mountain Home, Arkansas M2.7 117 km
Jan 7, 2009 10 km WSW of Clinton, Arkansas M2.7 144 km
Jul 3, 2014 6 km S of Yellville, Arkansas M2.7 96 km
Sep 5, 2013 17 km W of Dennard, Arkansas M2.7 122 km
Jul 22, 2017 14 km SW of Mountain View, Arkansas M2.7 150 km
May 21, 2010 2 km SW of Centerton, Arkansas M2.6 62 km
Mar 10, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M2.6 116 km
Apr 23, 2025 3 km E of Hartville, Missouri M2.6 133 km
Apr 29, 2018 3 km WNW of Evergreen, Missouri M2.5 147 km
May 13, 2015 8 km E of Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 76 km
Jun 21, 2017 6 km N of Bergman, Arkansas M2.5 61 km
Jan 4, 2024 13 km E of South Lead Hill, Arkansas M2.5 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 689 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 29, 1991 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 24, 1975 EF4 89 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
May 25, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 30, 2022 EF3 64 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 95 km 3
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 52 km 1
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 7
Apr 21, 1996 EF3 85 km 2
Nov 18, 1985 EF3 96 km 3
Apr 29, 1983 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF3 73 km 1
Jun 6, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 14, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 8, 1970 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (14,993 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 7,344 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 6,931 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,686 77 km
2010 BRUSHY/CLAYTON 6,401 78 km
2020 BIG CREEK 6,399 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 96 km
2010 SPUD ROCK CENTRAL 6,117 95 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,537 99 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,504 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 4,900 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,818 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,724 91 km
2010 SARAH HOLLOW RX 4,700 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in

Golden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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