Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 659, settled in 1866.
19% of residents live below the poverty line in Golden City, against 14% in Missouri’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Golden City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 139 in 1880, a peak of 900 in 1980, 656 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 5 maps from 1886 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Golden City, 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 Golden City.
The typical Golden City home is worth about $159,000, up 6.1% in a year, 40% below the Missouri typical home. Golden City’s median rent is $781 a month, where Missouri’s towns sit at $971 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
| Golden City | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $781 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 72% | 64% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Most working residents leave Golden City for work: only 9% work in town. Golden City’s median household income is $44,000. Since 2013, Golden City has lost 28 jobs, to 200 in 2023.
| Golden City | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9% | 13% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Golden City has chilly winters and warm summers. The July high in Golden City is 89°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
20% of adults report frequent physical distress in Golden City. Golden City beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 18. 30% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Golden City.
| Golden City | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 15% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 22% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| What stands out | Golden City | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 13.8% | 8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 5.5% | 3.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.3% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Golden City; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Golden City residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Golden City’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Missouri, United States
Golden City is a city in Golden City Township, Barton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 656 at the 2020 census.
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Golden City has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.