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Golden

A township of 1,707 people in Oceana County, Michigan
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Map of Golden: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land20%4,348 of 22,256 acres
Trails15 mi0.4 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves72,547 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Golden

Township in Michigan, United States
1,660Population
35 sq miArea
784 ftElevation

Golden Township is a civil township of Oceana County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,660 at the 2020 census. The township is home to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, and is located along the shore of Lake Michigan. Golden Township was established in 1864.

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Most working residents leave Golden for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Hart (13%), Hart (9%) and Grand Rapids (6%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

Hart
13%
Hart
9%
Grand Rapids
6%
Muskegon
5%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Golden →

Health in Golden

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5better than MI·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Mercy Health Lakeshore CampusShelby · 7.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Northwest Michigan Health ServicesShelby · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 49436, 49420 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Golden →

Natural hazards in Golden

12
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 12% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🌪️ Tornadoes
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Golden has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 79 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

32° / 19°Winter
54° / 33°Spring
78° / 56°Summer
58° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: Hart Area Public LibraryHart · 4.4 miles · 51 hrs a week

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