Golva, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 85 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -19.8%
Males: 46  (54.2%)
Females: 39  (45.8%)
Median resident age:

59.0 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58632

Estimated median household income in 2022: $90,574 (it was $30,000 in 2000)
Golva:

$90,574
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,602 (it was $18,081 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,034 (it was $41,300 in 2000)
Golva:

$120,034
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $107,596; detached houses: $134,615; mobile homes: $36,912
March 2022 cost of living index in Golva: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.8%

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  • Races in Golva, ND (2022)
    • 12696.2%White alone
    • 21.5%Hispanic
    • 10.8%Two or more races



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Golva, North Dakota as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Golva is 114 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (79.3%), English (6.9%), Norwegian (5.2%), Hungarian (3.4%), Russian (3.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 2832 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 252 people per square mile   (very low).

Golva, North Dakota map

4 residents are foreign born (3.8% North America).

This city:

3.8%
North Dakota:

1.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Golva city:

1.7% ($683)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (152.0 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: West Adams, CO (477.2 miles , pop. 259,628).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (873.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Pine Hills-St. Phillips, MT (3.4 miles ),
Beach, ND (3.5 miles ),
Sentinel Butte, ND (3.8 miles),
Wibaux, MT (4.5 miles ),
Medora, ND (5.0 miles),
Baker, MT (5.4 miles ),
Marmarth, ND (5.5 miles),
Plevna, MT (5.8 miles)

Latitude: 46.74 N, Longitude: 103.99 W

Distribution of median household income in Golva, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Golva, ND in 2022

Golva satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +5 (+5.0%).

Average climate in Golva, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Golva-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Dakota state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/19/1952, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 20.3 miles away from the Golva city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/29/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 50.3 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Golva-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 199% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 355.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 510.5 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 6/30/1975 at 18:54:13, a magnitude 6.1 (5.6 MB, 5.9 MS, 6.1 UK, 6.1 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 355.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 197.2 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 197.9 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 310.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Golden Valley County (10) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Winter Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Blizzards: 2, Snows: 2, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Golva topographic map

Airports located in Golva:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Golva:

  • Bismarck State College (about 151 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 154 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Black Hills State University (about 156 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Minot State University (about 164 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 188 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • Sheridan College (about 198 miles; Sheridan, WY; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Montana State University-Billings (about 227 miles; Billings, MT; FT enrollment: 4,319)

Public elementary/middle school in Golva:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Golva Rural Fire Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Golden Valley County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Golva and their reported violations in the past:

GOLVA CITY OF (Population served: 61, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-30-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-30-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

1.6 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

35.1%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Golva (2011 data):

  • First State Bank of Golva: First State Bank Of Golva at 410 Terrell Ave, branch established on 1914/06/01. Info updated 2007/07/11: Bank assets: $68.8 mil, Deposits: $62.2 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 3 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Golva:

Marital status in Golva, ND
  • Never married: 18.6%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.8%
  • Divorced: 16.5%

For population 25 years and over in Golva:

  • High school or higher: 97.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.2
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Golva, ND (based on Golden Valley County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic1,0562
Mainline Protestant3364
Evangelical Protestant1412
Other1-
None146-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 1
Golden Valley County:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 1
This county:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
This county:

6.00 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.7%
State:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Golden Valley County:

27.4%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$500
Sewerage 0$0 1$450
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$50
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$211
Financial Administration 0$0 1$775
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,986

Golva government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $34,000 ($400.00)
    Regular Highways: $29,000 ($341.18)
    General - Other: $25,000 ($294.12)
    Financial Administration: $6,000 ($70.59)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($35.29)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $11,000 ($129.41)

Golva government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $2,000 ($23.53)
  • Miscellaneous - Donations From Private Sources: $63,000 ($741.18)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $46,000 ($541.18)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $15,000 ($176.47)
    Highways: $5,000 ($58.82)
  • Tax - Property: $5,000 ($58.82)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($11.76)

Golva government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $119,000 ($1400.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Golva:

  • KFLN (960 AM; 5 kW; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KATL (770 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: STAR PRINTING COMPANY)
  • KMTA (1050 AM; 10 kW; MILES CITY, MT; Owner: SENGER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KGLE (590 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: FRIENDS OF CHRISTIAN RADIO, INC.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KTWO (1030 AM; 50 kW; CASPER, WY; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KXGN (1400 AM; 1 kW; GLENDIVE, MT; Owner: GLENDIVE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KUYO (830 AM; daytime; 25 kW; EVANSVILLE, WY; Owner: WYOMING CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Golva:

  • KJJM (100.5 FM; BAKER, MT; Owner: NEWELL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 1.8mTotal length
  • 435Total average daily traffic
  • 57Total average daily truck traffic
  • 572Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Golva)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 501 Gass Street (Lat: 46.743056 Lon: -103.992694), Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Overall height: 18 m, Call Sign: WPQY789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.560 MHz, Grant Date: 12/05/2000, Expiration Date: 12/05/2005, Cancellation Date: 02/04/2006, Certifier: Harold E Schmitz, Registrant: Po Box 162, Golva, ND 58632, Fax: (701) 872-4373


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1750P, N1750P, N-1750P, Serial Number: 18-4069, Year manufactured: 1954, Airworthiness Date: 09/16/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 07/01/1981
    Registrant (Partnership): Gene Weinreis, 16420 53rd St Sw, Golva, ND 58632, Other Owners: Gerald Weinreis, Peter J Weinreis
  • Aircraft: PILATUS PC-12/45 (Category: Land, Seats: 12, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67B (1200 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 771WB, N771WB, N-771WB, Serial Number: 240, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 04/21/2008, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/2013
    Registrant (LLC): Eugene A Weinreis LLC, 16420 53rd St Sw, Golva, ND 58632

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Golva, ND
  • 40.5%Utility gas
  • 40.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.9%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Golva, ND
  • 85.7%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Electricity


Golva compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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