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Golva, ND
City in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
Population
97
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Golva and its ZIP codes
Golva at a glance
- Golva is about 27 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Golva, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Golden Valley County. PPP loans are for Golva.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,501
627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$18.8M
FY 2026, $10,811 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Golva, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
16.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Golva, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Golva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeachCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Sentinel ButteCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Wibaux, MTTown | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| MedoraCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| Baker, MTCity | 29 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golva, ND in?
- Golva is in Golden Valley County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Golva, ND?
- About 97 people live in Golva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golva?
- Nearby places include Beach (13 mi), Sentinel Butte (15 mi), Wibaux, MT (20 mi), Medora (25 mi), Baker, MT (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023