At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$26,200 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
Zillow: $435,931
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
36.3% smoking rate
How Golovin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golovin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golovin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golovin residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,200. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 290 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golovin is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
6.1% of adults in Golovin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golovin has an average annual temperature of 23°F (-5°C).
Winters average -4°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July.
Data Overview
People
Population205
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,200
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,447
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$435,931
Housing Units87
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death18,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp23°F
Elevation11 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute4 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed3 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Golovin was founded in 1971.
The median home in Golovin was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (447 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.