Goldfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wright County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
616 Population 522/sq mi density
$54,500 Median Income $33,886 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $144,759 Zillow
$535 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $535/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,500
27% below
$33,886 per capita
Home Value
$87,800
69% below
Zillow: $144,759
Median Rent
$535/mo
54% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
31%
Rent
46%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goldfield residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,886. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goldfield is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,759. Median rent is $535/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

20.8% of adults in Goldfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goldfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population616
Median Age45.4 yrs
Density522/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$33,886
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$535
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$144,759
Housing Units350
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,129 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Goldfield was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.