At a Glance
Home Value
$156,900
Zillow: $202,574
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.8%
14.4% smoking rate
How Goldfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldfield a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldfield is $156,900 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,574. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.7% of adults in Goldfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldfield has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$34,023
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,305M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
Home Value$156,900
Rent
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$202,574
Housing Units127
Rent Burden32.7%
Health
Obesity24.8%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,621/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain18.0 in/yr
Elevation9,930 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Goldfield was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Denver International (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.