Golden, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · McCurtain County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
62.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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. 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.

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 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population26
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$30,708
Unemployment
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain54.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband71.4%
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.
30.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.