At a Glance
Violent Crime
106/100K
2,192/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
0.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
24.7%
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
318 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Golden reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,192/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
0.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population17
Density3/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$54,831M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$371,900
Housing Units21
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property2,192/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,524/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,060 ft
Education
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Santa Fe Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,584 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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