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City in North Dakota, United States1905Established
36Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,562 ftElevation
Forbes is a city in Dickey County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 36 at the 2020 census.
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ZIP code58439
Area code701
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Compared with North Dakota
1better than ND·7worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Ashley Medical CenterAshley · 29.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Horizon Health - AberdeenAberdeen · 36.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58439 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forbes →
Natural hazards in Forbes
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 32% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🧊 Hail🌊 Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forbes →
Climate in Forbes
Full climate →Forbes has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24° / 6°Winter
53° / 31°Spring
80° / 56°Summer
56° / 33°Fall
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See all →Nearest: Ellendale Public LibraryEllendale · 12.9 miles · 24 hrs a week
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