Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Goldfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Goldfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 99 in 1880, 634 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1987 and 2 maps from 1978 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Goldfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Goldfield.
Among households in Goldfield, 80% live in a home they own. The typical Goldfield home is worth about $138,000, about the same as a year ago, 42% below the Iowa typical home.
| Goldfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $607 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 70% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
In Goldfield, the midsummer high is 83°F, against 84°F in Iowa’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
People 65 and older are 26% of residents (18% statewide); children under 18 are 17% of residents (23% statewide). In Goldfield, the age of the median resident is 42.9 years, above both Iowa’s towns (38.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a lower share of children under 18 than Goldfield. Since 2020, Goldfield has lost 2.8% of its people, to 616 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Goldfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 26% | 19% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 18% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 42.9 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±8.7 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 69% are men (IA 51%).
| Goldfield | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 10.8% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.4% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 12.6% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 9.8% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 30.2% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.8% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.7% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 17.3% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.2% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 600, single groups can be off by several points
Half the trips to work are shorter than 16 miles. 5.3% of Goldfield working residents work locally. The top destinations are Eagle Grove (11%), Clarion (9%) and Webster City (8%). Its typical household income is $53,000.
| Goldfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5.3% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The share of adults in Goldfield who binge drink: 20%. The town tracks Iowa closely on all 32 CDC measures. Two in five adults here have obesity; 16% smoke cigarettes.
| Goldfield | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
For Goldfield, the natural-hazard score from FEMA is 53 of 100. One flood insurance claim has been paid locally since 2024. Nearly two fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 29%. Federal aid has come to Goldfield households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2015.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Goldfield has one park or preserve, 9 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. River Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Goldfield; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Goldfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
City in Iowa, USA
Goldfield is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. The population was 634 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Goldfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.