Forest River, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Walsh County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
139
Population
278/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$34,119 per capita
$86,900
Home Value
$161,388 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 862 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2166°N, 97.4703°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Walsh County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Forest River has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").