Golden City Township, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
866 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,048 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$381 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Barton County
3
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Barton County
4
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 2 37
Mar 4 2 46
Apr 4 0 56
May 6 0 65
Jun 6 0 74
Jul 4 0 78
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 5 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 3 3 35

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 14%
Other 2%

Schools

Golden City Elem
2 miles, S 2.8 star
Golden City High
2 miles, S 3.2 star
East Elem
9 miles, NW
Lockwood High
9 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

Missouri Southern State University
28 miles, SW 1.9 star
Ozark Christian College
30 miles, W 1.4 star

Hospitals

Barton County Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NW 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital Carthage
22 miles, SW 4.1 star
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
31 miles, W 3.2 star
Nevada Regional Medical Center
32 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Joplin Regional Airport
27 miles, W 1 star
Springfield-Branson National Airport
42 miles, SE 1.4 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
78 miles, SW 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
128 miles, W 2.3 star