Median Income
$58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$85,000
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
26.9%
647% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population26
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans37.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$30,708
Unemployment26.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,762M
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain55.1 in/yr
Elevation387 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+62.5%
School Score5.08
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
CommuteN/A
Broadband16.0%
Libraries3
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Golden receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Golden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Golden is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 26.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Golden is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 62.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Climate & Weather
Golden enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Golden has a population of 26 with a density of 32 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.6%), with 15.4% Hispanic.
Population
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Golden is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,708 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $881 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $51,213 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 26.9% |
| 647% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 891 |
| County GDP | $1,762M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 101 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,697 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
The median home value in Golden is $85,000, 70% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,697 |
| 52% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
In Golden, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 30.8% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Golden vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 13.4% |
| COPD | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.8% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 75.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 17,783/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
Crime Rates: Golden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
Safety Score
Golden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 55.1 inches |
| 45% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 2.2 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0307°N, 94.9030°W |
| County FIPS | 40089 |