What are the schools like in Forman, ND?

Forman is served primarily by SARGENT CENTRAL 6. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.6:1.

What is the median household income in Forman?

The median household income in Forman, ND is $65,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Forman, ND?

Forman has an average high temperature of 18.3°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 45.4 inches.

Forman, ND Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Forman, ND affordable or expensive?

Forman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Forman is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,400 and the median rent is $688 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Forman, ND?

Forman has a violent crime rate of 51.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 384.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Forman, ND a Good Place to Live?

Forman is a small town of 587 in North Dakota, with a median household income of $65,000 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Forman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Forman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Forman city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.7

Forman's overall cost of living index is 89.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Forman costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Forman, ND	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$688	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Forman's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.3 /100k

Property Crime

384.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Forman is served primarily by SARGENT CENTRAL 6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Forman, ND	National Avg
School District	SARGENT CENTRAL 6	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Forman sees average highs of 18.3°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 23.2 inches of annual precipitation and 45.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Forman, ND
Average High — January	18.3°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	23.2"
Annual Snowfall	45.4"

Demographics

Metric	Forman, ND	National Avg
Population	587	—
Median Age	47.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.5%	22.2%
65 and over	35.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cogswell, ND 7 mi Rutland, ND 7 mi Gwinner, ND 9 mi Havana, ND 10 mi Cayuga, ND 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Forman

Forman, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code:

58032

Forman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forman, ND affordable or expensive?

Forman's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Forman roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $144,400 and median rent is $688/month.

What is the crime rate in Forman, ND?

Forman's violent crime rate is 51.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 384.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Forman?

Public schools in Forman are operated by SARGENT CENTRAL 6. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Forman, ND a good place to live?

Forman, ND has a population of 587, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Forman?

Forman averages 18.3°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.2 inches with about 45.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Forman?

Forman, ND is covered by 1 ZIP code: 58032.

What is the population of Forman?

The population of Forman, North Dakota is 587 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Forman?

Key numbers for living in Forman: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $144,400, median household income $65,000, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Forman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.