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Forest River, ND
City in Walsh County, North Dakota.
Population
87
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
174
ZIP codes
0
Forest River and its ZIP codes
Forest River at a glance
- Forest River is about 15 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Forest River, ND
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Walsh County. PPP loans are for Forest River.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,696
4,730 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,307
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.06M
FY 2026, $7,958 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Forest River, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
988
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
46
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest River, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.6%
U.S. 12.8% +1.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities near Forest River
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ArdochCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MintoCity | 6.7 mi | 1.4 |
| InksterCity | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| GilbyCity | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ConwayCity | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| PisekCity | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| GraftonCity | 14 mi | 3.3 |
| FordvilleCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| Oslo, MNCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ManvelCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Park RiverCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| Grand Forks AFBCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| NashCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| AuburnCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
| EmeradoCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| LankinCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest River, ND in?
- Forest River is in Walsh County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Forest River, ND?
- About 87 people live in Forest River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest River?
- Nearby places include Ardoch (6.2 mi), Minto (6.7 mi), Inkster (9.2 mi), Gilby (9.3 mi), Conway (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023