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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 55.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Golden Valley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 56.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.5 in |
Golva has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 17°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.5") and November the driest (0.5").