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Golden, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County
Golden, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Golden residents earn a median household income of $48,889 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,571. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden is $103,100 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,684. Median rent is $752/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Golden reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
24.2% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 59.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.