Forman, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Sargent County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
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
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,256 ft (383 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density797/sq mi
Coordinates46.1038°N, 97.6371°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySargent County County
Nearest AirportAberdeen Regional (ABR)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.31"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.52"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience51.7 / 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)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 115 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

419 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 13 fatalities, 175 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 91 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 78 km 0
Jul 18, 2004 EF4 94 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF4 77 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 66 km 2
Jul 17, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 23, 2002 EF3 87 km 0
May 31, 1996 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 91 km 0
May 20, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 14 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 25, 1969 EF3 80 km 0
May 20, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 21, 1961 EF3 84 km 1
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 37 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 45 km
2004 TACOMA PARK PLACE 1,336 80 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 46 km
2016 SLR 2016 RX MICHELL 1,242 49 km
2000 PHEASANT OPENER 1,206 89 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 53 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 52 km
1992 SPRING LK 1,001 80 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 95 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 89 km
2006 MEADOWS (SOUTH) 569 95 km
1997 ROBIN HOOD 542 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 0.8 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in

Forman has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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