Golden Valley, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 189 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.3%
 
Males: 90  (47.8%)
Females: 99  (52.2%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58541

Estimated median household income in 2022: $85,553 (it was $27,188 in 2000)
Golden Valley:

$85,553
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $43,332 (it was $14,783 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $120,348 (it was $19,800 in 2000)
Golden Valley:

$120,348
ND:

$243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $145,605; detached houses: $164,682; mobile homes: $30,210

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,242.

March 2022 cost of living index in Golden Valley: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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  • Races in Golden Valley, ND (2022)
    • 21596.0%White alone
    • 62.7%Hispanic



According to our research of North Dakota and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Golden Valley, North Dakota as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Golden Valley is 291 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (72.8%), American (9.8%), Norwegian (6.5%), Irish (4.3%), Ukrainian (3.3%), English (1.1%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 1937 feet

Land area: 0.72 square miles.

Population density: 262 people per square mile   (very low).

Golden Valley, North Dakota map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.4%
North Dakota:

4.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Golden Valley city:

1.4% ($276)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (69.2 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (451.2 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (801.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dodge, ND (2.5 miles),
Zap, ND (2.6 miles ),
Halliday, ND (3.6 miles ),
Beulah, ND (3.7 miles ),
Hazen, ND (4.6 miles ),
Dunn Center, ND (5.1 miles),
Hebron, ND (5.2 miles ),
White Shield, ND (5.3 miles )

Latitude: 47.29 N, Longitude: 102.07 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Golden Valley, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Golden Valley, ND in 2022

Golden Valley satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $71,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $450,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Golden Valley, ND residents
Average permit cost in Golden Valley, ND
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
North Dakota:

1.7%
Most common industries in Golden Valley, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (15.3%)
  • Health care (15.3%)
  • Utilities (8.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Utilities (20.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (16.0%)
  • Construction (8.0%)
  • Chemicals (8.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (8.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (26.5%)
  • Health care (26.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Retail florists (5.9%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Golden Valley, ND (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (8.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (5.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.0%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (12.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (12.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.0%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.0%)
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (14.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.8%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (11.8%)
  • Librarians, curators, and archivists (8.8%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.9%)

Average climate in Golden Valley, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Golden Valley, North Dakota average temperatures Golden Valley, North Dakota average precipitation Golden Valley, North Dakota humidity Golden Valley, North Dakota wind speed Golden Valley, North Dakota snowfall Golden Valley, North Dakota sunshine Golden Valley, North Dakota clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 119. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

119
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 3.13. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.13
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 1.07. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.07
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 11.3. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.3
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.21. This is about average. Closest monitor was 14.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.21
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Golden Valley-area historical tornado activity is below North Dakota state average. It is 60% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/18/1956, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.6 miles away from the Golden Valley city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1975, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 13.6 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Golden Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 98% 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 453.8 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 608.3 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 9/8/1984 at 00:59:31, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MB, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 281.9 miles away from Golden Valley center
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 454.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/29/1984 at 20:18:32, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB) earthquake occurred 283.0 miles away from Golden Valley center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML) earthquake occurred 379.6 miles away from Golden Valley 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 Mercer County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 8, Snows: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Golden Valley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Golden Valley:

  • KNIFE RIVER CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; BEULAH, ND)

Airports located in Golden Valley:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Golden Valley:

  • Bismarck State College (about 68 miles; Bismarck, ND; Full-time enrollment: 3,015)
  • University of Mary (about 74 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Minot State University (about 76 miles; Minot, ND; FT enrollment: 2,887)
  • Black Hills State University (about 212 miles; Spearfish, SD; FT enrollment: 3,166)
  • Northern State University (about 214 miles; Aberdeen, SD; FT enrollment: 2,203)
  • South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (about 230 miles; Rapid City, SD; FT enrollment: 2,102)
  • University of North Dakota (about 238 miles; Grand Forks, ND; FT enrollment: 12,858)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Golden Valley Fire Protection District Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Mercer 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 Golden Valley that have no violations reported:

  • GOLDEN VALLEY CITY OF (Population served: 182, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.7%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Golden Valley:

Marital status in Golden Valley, ND
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 64.1%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 4.8%
  • Divorced: 13.1%

For population 25 years and over in Golden Valley:

  • High school or higher: 99.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.1
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

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

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,55620
Mainline Protestant1,9266
Catholic1,1572
Other1181
None1,667-
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: 3
This county:

3.78 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Mercer County:

10.07 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Mercer County:

12.58 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Mercer County:

8.2%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Mercer County:

27.1%
North Dakota:

27.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.4%
State:

50.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.1%
State:

48.2%

Average BMI:
Golden Valley:

28.6
North Dakota:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Golden Valley:

18.0%
North Dakota:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.5%
North Dakota:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

7.0
State:

6.9

Overweight people:
Here:

28.2%
North Dakota:

34.2%

General health condition:
Here:

56.0%
North Dakota:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

70.4%
North Dakota:

78.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Golden Valley, ND Residents
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
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$516
Water Supply 0$0 1$15
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$538
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,710
Totals for Government 0$0 7$2,779

Golden Valley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $74,000 ($391.53)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($185.19)
    General - Other: $27,000 ($142.86)
    Water Utilities: $20,000 ($105.82)
    Police Protection: $20,000 ($105.82)
    Financial Administration: $20,000 ($105.82)
    General Public Buildings: $7,000 ($37.04)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($37.04)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,000 ($10.58)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($10.58)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $88,000 ($465.61)

Golden Valley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $21,000 ($111.11)
    Sewerage: $8,000 ($42.33)
    Other: $6,000 ($31.75)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($10.58)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($10.58)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.29)
    Sale of Property: $1,000 ($5.29)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($5.29)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($5.29)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($216.93)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $67,000 ($354.50)
    Highways: $13,000 ($68.78)
  • Tax - Property: $16,000 ($84.66)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($5.29)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $367,000 ($1941.80)

Strongest AM radio stations in Golden Valley:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KHOL (1410 AM; 1 kW; BEULAH, ND; Owner: TWO GUYS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KLTC (1460 AM; 5 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KHRT (1320 AM; 10 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: FAITH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCJB (910 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • KEYZ (660 AM; 5 kW; WILLISTON, ND; Owner: COMMONWEALTH LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • KBHB (810 AM; 25 kW; STURGIS, SD; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • KRRZ (1390 AM; 5 kW; MINOT, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KDIX (1230 AM; 1 kW; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: STARRDAK, INC.)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Golden Valley:

  • KCAD (99.1 FM; DICKINSON, ND; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 12.9mTotal length
  • $241,000Total costs
  • 1,520Total average daily traffic
  • 152Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,683Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • James D Gold, Highway 1806 And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.422694 Lon: -102.076167), Type: 97.1, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Teleco@westriv.Com, , Hazen, Phone: (701) 748-2211

  • James D Gold, 13th St. Sw And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.228500 Lon: -102.046528), Type: 97.1, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: West River Telecommunication Cooperative, Teleco@westriv.Com, , Hazen, Phone: (701) 748-2211

  • Blaine L Lemer, 13th St. Sw And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.228500 Lon: -102.046528), Type: 97.1, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: West River Telecommunication Cooperative, Teleco@westriv.Com, , Hazen, Phone: (701) 748-2211

  • Blaine L Lemer, Highway 1806 And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.422694 Lon: -102.076167), Type: 97.1, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: West River Telecommunications Cooperative, Teleco@westriv.Com, , Hazen, Phone: (701) 748-2211

  • Darin Anderson, 13th St. Sw And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.228500 Lon: -102.046528), Type: 97.1, Structure height: 38057 m, Overall height: 94 m, Registrant: West River Telecommunication Cooperative, Teleco@westriv.Com, , Hazen, Phone: (701) 748-2211


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 2 Mi N 1/2 Mi W 1 N 1 W 1 N Of Hwy 200 (Lat: 47.351389 Lon: -102.098222), Call Sign: KNDF339, Licensee ID: L00120149,
    Assigned Frequencies: 152.975 MHz, Grant Date: 08/13/2002, Expiration Date: 08/13/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/13/2012, Registrant: Ronald Isaak, Rr Box 103, Golden Valley, ND 58541, Phone: (701) 983-4458

  • S GOLDEN VALLEY, 13th St. Sw And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.228500 Lon: -102.046528), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 97.1 m, Call Sign: WRPW330,
    Assigned Frequencies: 853.312 MHz, 853.537 MHz, 853.762 MHz, Grant Date: 03/24/2022, Expiration Date: 03/24/2032, Certifier: Darin Anderson, Registrant: Motorola Solutions, 3895 Eldon St, Fort Myers, FL 33916, Phone: (847) 875-2785, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • Golden Valley, Highway 1806 And County Road 5 (Lat: 47.422694 Lon: -102.076167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 94 m, Overall height: 97.1 m, Call Sign: WRDK311,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz... (+18 more), Grant Date: 05/17/2019, Expiration Date: 05/17/2029, Certifier: Mike L Hinz, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • VIHON, Vihon (Lat: 47.474500 Lon: -102.548361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 32 m, Call Sign: WRYH593,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/10/2023, Expiration Date: 08/10/2033, Certifier: Stanley R Hughey, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172H (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2536L, N2536L, N-2536L, Serial Number: 17255736, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/07/1967
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 183, Golden Valley, ND 58541
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 60944, N60944, N-60944, Serial Number: 15070685, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 04/29/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 10/30/2006
    Registrant (Partnership): Deen R Brecht, 302 Main St W, Golden Valley, ND 58541, Other Owners: Darlene R Brecht

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Golden Valley, ND
  • 71.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.9%Electricity
  • 8.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.6%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Golden Valley, ND
  • 66.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 25.0%Electricity
  • 8.3%Utility gas


Golden Valley compared to North Dakota state average:

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