Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Forest River State Bank is on the National Register of Historic Places. Forest River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Forest River beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 252 in 1900, 109 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 2002 and 3 maps from 1926 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Forest River, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Forest River.
Paid flood insurance claims in Forest River since 1979: 2. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 77% of U.S. communities. FEMA puts 37% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 26% to cold waves.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Among 24 North Dakota towns, just 2 have a lower typical July afternoon high than Forest River.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The share of adults in Forest River who sleep under 7 hours is 34%, above North Dakota’s towns (33%) but below U.S. towns (36%). 13% of adults report frequent mental distress locally. Of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who had a checkup this year than Forest River.
| Forest River | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 29% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 22% | 16% |
| What stands out | Forest River | ND |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.4% | 82.7% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.6% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Forest River; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Forest River residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
City in North Dakota, United States
Forest River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census. Forest River was founded on July 13, 1887.
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Forest River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
