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Golden, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McCurtain County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
26 Population 32/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $30,708 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $117,511 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 26.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$30,708 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $117,511
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,197/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
62.5% high school+
Unemployment
26.9%
647% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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)

Income
78%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
747%
Crime
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 $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,708. The unemployment rate stands at 26.9% (647% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 891 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,511. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Golden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,197/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 62.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$30,708
Unemployment26.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,762M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$117,511
Housing Units24
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,197/100K

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death17,783/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation387 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+62.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Texarkana Regional-Webb Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.