Is Forbes, ND a Good Place to Live?
Forbes is a small town of 20 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $91,667 .
Strengths: Forbes stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Forbes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Forbes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Forbes metro area.
| Metric | Forbes, ND | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | N/A | $244,900 |
| Median Monthly Rent | N/A | $1,163 |
| Homeownership Rate | 100.0% | 65.9% |
| Median Household Income | $91,667 | $74,755 |
Crime & Safety
Crime data for Forbes is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.
Schools & Education
Forbes is served primarily by Leola School District 44-2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).
| Metric | Forbes, ND | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| School District | Leola School District 44-2 | — |
| Elementary Schools | 4 | — |
| Middle Schools | 1 | — |
| High Schools | 2 | — |
| Student/Teacher Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 12.5% | 35.4% |
| High School Diploma or Higher | 93.8% | 91.1% |
Weather & Climate
Forbes sees average highs of 21.4°F in January and 83.2°F in July, with 23.1 inches of annual precipitation and 39.2 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | Forbes, ND |
|---|---|
| Average High — January | 21.4°F |
| Average High — July | 83.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 23.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 39.2" |
Demographics
| Metric | Forbes, ND | National Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20 | — |
| Median Age | 36.0 | 38.9 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 3.7% |
| Avg Commute Time | N/A | 26 min |
| White (non-Hispanic) | 100.0% | 59.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% | 18.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 6.3% |
| Under 18 | 20.0% | 22.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% | 16.8% |