North Dakota
Golva is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 98. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Golva receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Golva offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Golva is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Golva is $127,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $433 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Golva has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches, including 30.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,444 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $81,174 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 89 |
| County GDP | $118M |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Healthcare | 8 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $127,500 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $433 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.6% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,249/100K |
| Food Environment | 5.9/10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 15.8 inches |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,810 ft (856 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7346°N, 103.9823°W |
| County FIPS | 38033 |
Winner: Republican by 73.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.8% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 44.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8 |
| Restaurants | 6 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |