Forbes, North Dakota

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Population in 2022: 40 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -37.5%
 
Males: 26  (65.0%)
Females: 14  (35.0%)
Median resident age:

36.8 years
North Dakota median age:

36.2 years

Zip code: 58439

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,202 (it was $18,958 in 2000)
Forbes:

$89,202
ND:

$71,970

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $52,250 (it was $16,741 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-697,060,931 (it was $12,100 in 2000)
Forbes $-697,060,931
ND $243,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $427,711; detached houses: $434,144
March 2022 cost of living index in Forbes: -9409.3 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: American (40.0%), German (40.0%), English (10.0%), Swedish (10.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1560 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 164 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Forbes city:

2.1% ($250)
North Dakota:

1.8% ($1,247)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Bismarck, ND (112.6 miles , pop. 55,532).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Minneapolis, MN (276.0 miles , pop. 382,618).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (621.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Ellendale, ND (3.6 miles ),
Frederick, SD (3.9 miles ),
Leola, SD (4.1 miles ),
Monango, ND (4.3 miles),
Long Lake, SD (4.6 miles),
Wetonka, SD (4.7 miles),
Fullerton, ND (4.8 miles),
Westport, SD (5.0 miles)

Latitude: 45.94 N, Longitude: 98.78 W

Area code: 701

Distribution of median household income in Forbes, ND in 2022
Distribution of house value in Forbes, ND in 2022

Forbes satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
North Dakota:

1.7%

Average climate in Forbes, North Dakota

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Forbes-area historical tornado activity is slightly above North Dakota state average. It is 15% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.2 miles away from the Forbes city center .

On 5/20/1965, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Forbes-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above North Dakota state average. It is 23% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 585.3 miles away from Forbes center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 123.5 miles away from Forbes center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 133.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 121.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/18/1984 at 15:30:23, a magnitude 5.5 (5.4 MB, 5.1 MS, 5.5 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 416.4 miles away from Forbes center
On 10/20/1995 at 15:57:18, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 93.1 miles away from Forbes center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dickey County (27) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 21
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 22, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Forbes:

  • DICKEY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 14 miles away; ELLENDALE, ND)
  • PRINCE OF PEACE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; ELLENDALE, ND)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forbes:

  • Northern State University (about 37 miles; Aberdeen, SD; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)
  • North Dakota State College of Science (about 107 miles; Wahpeton, ND; FT enrollment: 2,318)
  • University of Mary (about 109 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 2,854)
  • Bismarck State College (about 115 miles; Bismarck, ND; FT enrollment: 3,015)
  • North Dakota State University-Main Campus (about 115 miles; Fargo, ND; FT enrollment: 12,680)
  • Concordia College at Moorhead (about 116 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 2,767)
  • Minnesota State University-Moorhead (about 116 miles; Moorhead, MN; FT enrollment: 6,096)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Forbes Rural Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Dickey County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Forbes that have no violations reported:

  • FORBES CITY OF (Population served: 53, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This city:

1.8 people
North Dakota:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

55.2%
Whole state:

60.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

0.0%
Whole state:

6.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Forbes:

Marital status in Forbes, ND
  • Never married: 15.5%
  • Now married: 52.9%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 31.6%

For population 25 years and over in Forbes:

  • High school or higher: 93.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.7
North Dakota average:

10.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Forbes, ND (based on Dickey County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant1,77812
Evangelical Protestant1,32111
Catholic8083
Other-1
None1,382-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Dickey County:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

3.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

5.60 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Dickey County:

11.20 / 10,000 pop.
North Dakota:

8.90 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.9%
North Dakota:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
North Dakota:

27.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Dickey County:

14.7%
North Dakota:

13.0%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$323
Water Supply 0$0 1$87
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$194
Totals for Government 0$0 7$604

Forbes government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $47,000 ($1175.00)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($125.00)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($125.00)
    Central Staff Services: $3,000 ($75.00)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $5,000 ($125.00)

Forbes government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($25.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($125.00)
    General Local Government Support: $4,000 ($100.00)
  • Tax - Other: $27,000 ($675.00)
    Property: $6,000 ($150.00)

Forbes government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $15,000 ($375.00)

Strongest AM radio stations in Forbes:

  • KXMR (710 AM; 50 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KKAA (1560 AM; 10 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSDN (930 AM; 5 kW; ABERDEEN, SD; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KSJB (600 AM; 5 kW; JAMESTOWN, ND; Owner: CHESTERMAN COMM. JAMESTOWN, INC.)
  • WWNL (1080 AM; 50 kW; PITTSBURGH, PA; Owner: STEEL CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
  • KFYR (550 AM; 5 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KBMR (1130 AM; 10 kW; BISMARCK, ND; Owner: RADIO BISMARCK MANDAN, LLC)
  • KFNW (1200 AM; 10 kW; WEST FARGO, ND; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KDDR (1220 AM; 1 kW; OAKES, ND)
  • KOLY (1300 AM; 5 kW; MOBRIDGE, SD; Owner: JAMES RIVER BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Forbes:

  • KJRE (Channel 19; ELLENDALE, ND; Owner: PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 3ft / 1.4mTotal length
  • 50Total average daily traffic
  • 50Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • David J Schneider, 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.4, Structure height: 38021 m, Overall height: 101 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Djschneider@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441

  • David J Schneider, 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.4, Structure height: 38021 m, Overall height: 101 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Djschneider@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441

  • David J Schneider, 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.4, Structure height: 38021 m, Overall height: 101 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Djschneider@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441

  • Steve Mundahl, 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.4, Structure height: 38021 m, Overall height: 101 m, Licensee ID: C, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Smundahl@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 557-5669

  • 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.0, Overall height: 101 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Djshneider@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441

  • 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: 102.4, Overall height: 101 m, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, Djschneider@bepc.Com, , Bisma-rck, Phone: (701) 223-0441


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 6.75 Mi N & 6 1/2 Mi W (Lat: 46.036083 Lon: -98.982889), Call Sign: KNAV335, Licensee ID: L00106247,
    Assigned Frequencies: 461.125 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/2001, Expiration Date: 03/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 05/21/2011, Registrant: Weiszhaar Farms Inc, 35951 116th St, Leola, SD 57456, Phone: (605) 439-3265

  • 16.09 Km Nnw (Lat: 45.962194 Lon: -98.982889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 101 m, Overall height: 102 m, Call Sign: KYS607, Licensee ID: L00001523,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.410 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 03/14/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/06/2011, Certifier: David P Schmitz, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 E Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, Phone: (701) 223-0441, Fax: (701) 224-5322

  • 16 Km Wnw (Lat: 45.962194 Lon: -98.982889), Type: Tower, Structure height: 101 m, Overall height: 102 m, Call Sign: WPJI703, Licensee ID: L00047303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.145 MHz, Grant Date: 05/10/2001, Expiration Date: 06/28/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/03/2011, Certifier: Wilfred E Ziegler, Registrant: Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative Inc, Milnor, ND 58060, Phone: (701) 493-2281


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • FORBES, 10 Mi Wnw (Lat: 45.962222 Lon: -98.982778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 101 m, Overall height: 102.4 m, Call Sign: WBD235,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6315.84 MHz, Grant Date: 05/08/2020, Expiration Date: 06/30/2030, Registrant: Basin Electric Power Cooperative, 1717 East Interstate Ave, Bismarck, ND 58503, Phone: (701) 557-5672, Fax: (701) 557-5322, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 5297R, N5297R, N-5297R, Serial Number: 17263511, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 07/12/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 04/01/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Jack J Waltman, 37032 108th St, Forbes, ND 58439
  • Aircraft: SOUTHERN POWERED PARACHUTE CONDOR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582UL DCDI (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 135ZX, N135ZX, N-135ZX, Serial Number: A024CDRTB, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 01/22/2010, Certificate Issue Date: 01/22/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Tom Berheim, 37597 102nd St, Forbes, ND 58439
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 11/01/2019
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PEGASUS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503ULDCDI (52 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3057E, N3057E, N-3057E, Serial Number: A 079 PEG, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 10/03/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 12/16/2008
    Registrant (Individual): Thomas B Berheim, 37597 102nd St, Forbes, ND 58439

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Forbes, ND
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Forbes compared to North Dakota state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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