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Golden Valley, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
241
Population
321/sq mi density
$76,875
Median Income
$39,841 per capita
$135,700
Home Value
$236,095 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
60
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,941 ft (592 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2903°N, 102.0653°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dunn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0471 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 3.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.02 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 10.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in |
Golden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (0.4").