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Forbes, ND

North Dakota

Forbes is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 23. Residents earn $97,000 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
23 Population 96/sq mi density
$97,000 Median Income $50,765 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $97,000
29% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Forbes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population23
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,000
Per Capita$50,765
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Commute18 min

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain21.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute18 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries3

Is Forbes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Forbes receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Forbes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Forbes is $97,000, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Forbes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Forbes has a population of 23 with a density of 96 people per square mile. The median age is 44.3 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

23
Total Population
96
People / sq mi
44.3yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 65.2%
Female 34.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Forbes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Forbes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Forbes is $97,000, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Forbes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$97,000
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,765
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
IRS Avg AGI$88,624

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,522
County GDP$3,155M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare124
Retail163
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,536
87% above US avg
Cost of Living89.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Forbes has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 21.8 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall21.8 inches
43% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,558 ft (475 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates45.9425°N, 98.7820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS46013
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 26.8-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.5%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 26.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density96/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities124
Restaurants102
Retail Stores163

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone70.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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