Golden Valley County, North Dakota
3 ZIP codes · Avg score 64/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-04
Within Golden Valley County, safety data across 3 ZIP codes suggests a fair but uneven system — violations are present and worth checking at the ZIP level.
How Golden Valley County Compares
How Golden Valley County Compares
Golden Valley County scores 8 points above the North Dakota state average (56/100) and 4 points below the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-04
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.9 (asthma 10.3%, diabetes 13.7%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877, driven primarily by wildfire
Infrastructure: 0.417% avg pipe failure probability, 33% of ZIPs at high risk
70.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $877
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
951 housing units in Golden Valley County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Golden Valley County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Golden Valley County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Golden Valley County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 3 systems in Golden Valley County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | City of Golva | 61 | 4 |
| 2 | City of Beach | 981 | 0 |
| 3 | City of Sentinel Butte | 56 | 0 |
All ZIP Codes in Golden Valley County
3 ZIP codes tracked in Golden Valley County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58621 | Beach | 70 | B | 0 | $121K |
| 2 | 58654 | Sentinel Butte | 70 | B | 0 | — |
| 3 | 58632 | Golva | 53 | D | 4 | $122K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Golden Valley County
Methodologically, the recommendation order reflects severity in the federal record: contaminants flagged in EPA detection records for this county outrank generic water concerns, FEMA-confirmed hazard ratings shift emergency-related categories upward, and CDC lead-exposure markers govern when lead-test kits and certified filters appear at the top of the list.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 70.3% of homes built before 1978
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best HEPA Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke — Wildfire is the top compound risk factor
Overview
Golden Valley County in North Dakota covers 3 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (64/100).
1 of 3 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.