At a Glance
Median Income
$72,279
$22,100 per capita
Median Rent
$1,621/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Forks AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 1.0% (72% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Grand Forks AFB reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 524/100K.
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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,072
Median Age21.5 yrs
Density276/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans20.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,279
Per Capita$22,100
Unemployment1.0%
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%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property524/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.7 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 198 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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