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Population
109
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
863 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$84,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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Tucked along the winding river that gives the town its name, Forest River offers a quiet, easygoing pace in Walsh County. Founded in the late 1880s as a prairie railroad stop, the community is surrounded by rich farmland, with historic touches like its 1919 brick bank still standing today. It is a peaceful, close-knit spot for anyone drawn to wide-open skies and small-town North Dakota living, while keeping larger hubs like Grafton and Grand Forks within a short drive.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.8ratingLow State Income TaxA+98.5rating

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