Grand Forks AFB, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Grand Forks County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,072 Population 276/sq mi density
$72,279 Median Income $22,100 per capita
$1,621 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,279 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Grand Forks AFB, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,279
4% below
$22,100 per capita
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
39% above
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
7% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Grand Forks AFB Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Grand Forks AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Rent
139%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
93%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Grand Forks AFB a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Grand Forks AFB residents earn a median household income of $72,279 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,100. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,774 business establishments, including 198 restaurants.

Education

31.2% of adults in Grand Forks AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Grand Forks AFB has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,072
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans20.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,279
Per Capita$22,100
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$5,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$1,621
Ownership1.0%
Zillow$218,505
Housing Units538
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,701/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.7 in/yr
Elevation900 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Commute10 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Grand Forks AFB was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 198 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.