Golva, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Golden Valley County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
98 Population 306/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $33,444 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $184,513 Zillow
$433 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $433/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Golva, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,500
37% below
$33,444 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $184,513
Median Rent
$433/mo
63% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Golva Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Golva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
45%
Rent
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golva a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golva residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,444. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 89 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golva is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,513. Median rent is $433/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

3.8% of adults in Golva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golva has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population98
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density306/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans26.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$33,444
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$433
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$184,513
Housing Units66
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,249/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation2,810 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband68.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Golva was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.5% of the population has a disability.