Golden, CO
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,988 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The town experiences about 300 days of sunshine a year.
Geography
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is just west of Denver, at the opening of Clear Creek Canyon.
Cultural Attractions
Golden is filled with museums, notably Buffalo Bill's Gravesite & Museum, as well as the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, which displays minerals from all over the world and features a reconstructed gold mine.
Recreation
Before exploring Golden's Lookout Mountain, visitors can do research at the American Mountaineering Center, which contains the largest collection of mountaineering resources in the western hemisphere, with 17,000 volumes.
Historical
From 1862 to 1867, Golden served as the territorial capital of Colorado, but it lost the distinction when Colorado became a state.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 22.8% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 89 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 45 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 154 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | Yes |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $72,447 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $50,462 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $31,985 |
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