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Forbes, ND
City in Dickey County, North Dakota.
Population
30
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
124
ZIP codes
0
Forbes and its ZIP codes
Forbes at a glance
- Forbes is about 11 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickey County. PPP loans are for Forbes.
Unemployment rate
1.0%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,740
2,496 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$95,638
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.2M
FY 2026, $8,439 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Forbes, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
430
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
83° / 2°F
Cities near Forbes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| EllendaleCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Frederick, SDTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Leola, SDCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| MonangoCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Grassland Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Long Lake, SDTown | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| Wetonka, SDTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| FullertonCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Long Lake Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Westport, SDTown | 25 mi | 0.2 |
| Deerfield Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| KulmCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| Plainview Colony, SDCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| AshleyCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| EdgeleyCity | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forbes, ND in?
- Forbes is in Dickey County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Forbes, ND?
- About 30 people live in Forbes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forbes?
- Nearby places include Spring Creek Colony, SD (5.4 mi), Ellendale (13 mi), Frederick, SD (15 mi), Leola, SD (17 mi), Monango (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023