At a Glance
Median Income
$70,000
$43,848 per capita
Home Value
$80,000
Zillow: $179,611
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.0% smoking rate
How Fordville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fordville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fordville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fordville residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,848. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 519 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fordville is $80,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,611. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
30.1% of adults in Fordville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fordville has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population216
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$43,848
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,027M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$80,000
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$179,611
Housing Units107
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,772/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain20.2 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Fordville was founded in 1905.
The median home in Fordville was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.