Golden Valley County

ND · Pop. 132,092 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Golden Valley County is a suburban county in ND with a population of approximately 132,092.

$/Acre: $1,705

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 122 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 97.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.5%

Cost of Living Index93.1

Median Household Income$45,711

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,705

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale4424

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season122 days

Annual Rainfall16.4 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low3°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,630 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)263 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K316

Property Crime /100K196

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate