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Forest River, ND

Forest River, ND.

Population: 265 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail

Amenities

Nearest airport
Sobolik Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Median annual property tax
$1,034
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,721
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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