Golva, North Dakota bank, 2008
Golva’s story
111 years in pictures
Census counts: 174 in 1950, 84 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 2 maps from 1980 on.
- 1915Golva is settled
GolvaND
A town of 88, settled in 1915.
Photo: Andrew Filer · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
88
2025 Census estimate · +10% since 2020
Median home value
$88K
Census ACS
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
57.9
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Golva a good place to live?
Golva has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
88 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Golva: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Golva, and how to reach them.
PowerMontana-Dakota Utilities11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Golva water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Golva’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereGolden Valley County AuditorGolden Valley County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code5863258632 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Golva.
Natural hazards
Golva faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Golva once, in 2005. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 73% of U.S. communities. Just over three quarters of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 9%.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Golva’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Lone Tree 6 school district.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golva Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 36 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
Golva has four seasons and pleasant summers
Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher typical July afternoon high than Golva. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 7° and about 38 inches of snow falls in a winter.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–30°
Spring29–54°
Summer53–81°
Fall31–57°
Sep 26
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Golva is
Among adults in Golva, 32% sleep under 7 hours. Just over a fifth of Golva adults binge drink, against 22% in North Dakota’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. In Golva, 17% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 29% feel lonely.
| Golva | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 33% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 74% | 73% | 79% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Golva | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 5.9% |
Fallon Medical Complex Hospital
31.9 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Golva
17pages on Golva
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Golva; the nearest are
Dawson Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Glendive, MT42.6 mi$5,010 in-state tuitionDickinson State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Dickinson56.9 mi$9,118 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Golva residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Golva
City in North Dakota, United States
Golva is a city in Golden Valley County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 84 at the 2020 census. Golva was founded in 1915.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1915
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,831 ft
- ZIP code
- 58632
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Golva
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Golva, ND a good place to live?
Golva has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.