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About Golden
Village in Illinois, USGolden is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The population was 648 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Housing in Golden
The median sale price was $210,000 in April 2026.
Work & commute in Golden
Full picture →Most working residents leave Golden for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Quincy (24%), Mount Sterling (13%) and Camp Point (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Golden
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Golden
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Golden
Full climate →Golden has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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