Golden Valley County GIS Maps
Golden Valley County, Montana, has 823 residents across 2,560 parcels and covers 1,174.4 square miles. The population declined 6.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Golden Valley County is 30037.
Ryegate is the county's largest population center. Golden Valley County also includes 2 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 10 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Golden Valley County Trends
- Population
- 823▾
- Median Home Value
- $203,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 129▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Golden Valley County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Golden Valley County Parcels
Golden Valley County has 2,560 mapped parcels covering 750,591 acres. The median assessed value is $31,773. The median lot size is 201.53 acres. 2,010 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Vacant land accounts for 65.9% of parcels. Improved property follows at 24.2% and exempt property at 8.6%. The records carry 700 distinct owner names. About 17% of parcels list an owner mailing address outside Montana. Owner names, mailing addresses, assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Golden Valley County Parcel viewer here.
Golden Valley County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 2,560 | 100% |
| Owner name | 2,550 | 99.6% |
| Owner mailing address | 2,550 | 99.6% |
| Site address | 573 | 22.4% |
| Land use code | 0 | 0% |
| Land use description | 2,550 | 99.6% |
| Assessed value | 2,521 | 98.5% |
| Land value | 2,521 | 98.5% |
| Improvement value | 2,521 | 98.5% |
| Acreage | 2,560 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 2,560 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Golden Valley County parcel records.
Golden Valley County Population
Golden Valley County had 823 residents in 2020. That was 6.9% lower than in 2010. Golden Valley County had 219 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 1 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Lavina and Ryegate.
Population Trend in Golden Valley County MT
Golden Valley County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Golden Valley County Zip Codes
Golden Valley County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Lavina (59046) and Ryegate (59074). Lavina is the largest zip by population, with about 562 residents or 68% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 119% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Golden Valley County MT
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59046 | Lavina | 562 | ▴ 44.1% |
| 59074 | Ryegate | 418 | ▾ -14.7% |
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Golden Valley County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Golden Valley County Demographics
Golden Valley County has a median age of 54.8, which makes the county a little older than Montana overall. About 14.5% of residents are under 18, while 28.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 28.2% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.5%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Golden Valley County MT
Median Age
54.8
Under 18
14.5%
Age 65+
28.2%
Bachelor's+
19%
Golden Valley County School Districts
Golden Valley County is served by 2 public school districts with 129 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Golden Valley County MT
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavina K-12 Schools | 74 | 57.4% | ▴ 1.4% |
| Ryegate K-12 Schools | 55 | 42.6% | ▾ -12.7% |
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Golden Valley County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Golden Valley County Housing & Real Estate
Golden Valley County has a median home value of $203,900 and a median gross rent of $769. About 81% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Montana median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $310,000 and homes spent about 108 days on the market.
Golden Valley County Housing Mix
Golden Valley County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Golden Valley County Housing Trends
Golden Valley County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Golden Valley County, MT
Golden Valley County has 38 business listings across 29 categories. The largest categories in Golden Valley County business listings are Structure And Geography (4, 10.5%), Public And Government Association (3, 7.9%), and Community & Nonprofits (2, 5.3%). The full Golden Valley County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Golden Valley County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Golden Valley County, MT
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 4 | 10.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 3 | 7.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 2 | 5.3% |
| Truck Rentals | 2 | 5.3% |
| Livestock Breeder | 2 | 5.3% |
| ATMs | 2 | 5.3% |
| Agricultural Service | 1 | 2.6% |
| Cafe | 1 | 2.6% |
| River | 1 | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 1 | 2.6% |
Golden Valley County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Lehfeldt Land & Livestock | Agricultural Service | Lavina |
| Lavina Airport | Airport | Lavina |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Ryegate |
| Ryegate Bar & Cafe | Bars & Nightlife | Ryegate |
| Ryegate Bar & Cafe | Cafe | Ryegate |
| St. Mathias Catholic Church | Catholic Church | Ryegate |
| Ryegate City Hall | Central Government Office | Ryegate |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Churches & Religious Organizations | Ryegate |
| Lavina Volunteer Fire Department | Community & Nonprofits | Lavina |
| Ryegate School | Elementary School | Ryegate |
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Golden Valley County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Golden Valley County Basemaps
Golden Valley County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Golden Valley County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Golden Valley County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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