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Fordville, ND

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Population
199
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,141 ft
Median Home Value
$90,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$88,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Fordville

Tucked into northeastern North Dakota's Forest River valley, Fordville is a peaceful rural community with strong railway roots. It serves as the headquarters for Northern Plains Railroad, giving this quiet farming town a steady pulse of regional train activity. Daily life revolves around the local grain elevators, wide-open prairie landscapes, and the Fordville-Lankin school, which keeps PK-12 students close to home. With Highway 18 connecting residents to nearby towns, Fordville offers an easygoing, close-knit setting for those seeking classic small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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