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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.8°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates34.0307°N, 94.9030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcCurtain County County
Nearest AirportTexarkana Regional-Webb Field (TXK)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.1"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability92.2 / 100
Community Resilience6.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 112 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 128 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 129 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 127 km
Mar 16, 1997 6 km SSE of Amity, Arkansas M3.4 137 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 112 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 136 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 128 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 130 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 127 km
Apr 15, 2010 7 km ENE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.2 142 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 136 km
Aug 12, 2019 1 km NE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 130 km
Jun 3, 2022 10 km W of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 133 km
Mar 14, 2022 12 km E of Crowder, Oklahoma M3.1 133 km
Jan 7, 2018 7 km SW of Indianola, Oklahoma M3.1 148 km
Oct 1, 2010 7 km SE of Stuart, Oklahoma M3.1 139 km
Feb 3, 2009 2 km SSE of Centrahoma, Oklahoma M3.1 146 km
Aug 29, 2024 10 km SW of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.1 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Laura (2020, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Laura Category 1 282 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 52 fatalities, 652 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 62 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 92 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 79 km 10
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 59 km 3
May 13, 1981 EF4 79 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 84 km 1
Mar 12, 1971 EF4 73 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 79 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 74 km 0
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 7
Nov 4, 2022 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 78 km 3
May 4, 1999 EF3 98 km 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
Dec 23, 1982 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 46 km 1
Nov 1, 1977 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: 40 ACRE TURNAROUND (13,985 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 99 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 69 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 36 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 76 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 100 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 96 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 43 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 89 km
2009 BULL 7,241 91 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 21 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 96 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 43 km
2011 MAIN STREET 6,024 100 km
2020 ASHFORD WELCH 5,976 34 km
2022 LITTLE MISSOURI 5,624 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,452 99 km
2024 RX LITTLE MISSOURI 5,312 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
May 69°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in

Golden has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.6").

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