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Forman, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sargent County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
622
Population
797/sq mi density
$71,607
Median Income
$53,510 per capita
$133,300
Home Value
$183,744 Zillow
$730
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
46
Violent Crime/100K
1,469 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Forman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,256 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 797/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1038°N, 97.6371°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sargent County County |
| Nearest Airport | Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.5 in |
Forman has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").