Goldfield, IA
Living in Goldfield
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
88
Public Transit
17
Affordability
100
Public Safety
98
Airports
17
Hospitals
90
Colleges
52
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
92
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
672
Population
+89 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate43%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
91%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector84%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office29%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$63k
Median Home Value
-$5.6k (2010–19)
2%
Built 2000 or Later
$433
Median Monthly Rent
+$158 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K52%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas3%
Utility gas85%
Crime
Violent Crime in Goldfield
United States45
Iowa35
Wright County5
Property Crime in Goldfield
United States48
Iowa43
Wright County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Goldfield
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding46
Tornado27
Blizzard10
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Goldfield, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Goldfield, IA
Kanawha Christian School
16 miles, NE
St Thomas Aquinas School
19 miles, S
St Edmond Catholic School
20 miles, SW
Community Christian School
21 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Goldfield, IA
Waldorf University
39 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Mason City
45 miles, NE
Iowa State University
51 miles, S
Buena Vista University
66 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Goldfield, IA
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Clarion
9 miles, E
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
16 miles, W
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
17 miles, NE
Van Diest Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Goldfield, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
78 miles, E
Des Moines International Airport
84 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
127 miles, SE