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Forest River
A city of 109 people in North Dakota
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About Forest River
City in North Dakota, United States1887Established
109Population
0.5 sq miArea
866 ftElevation
Forest River is a city in Walsh County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 109 at the 2020 census. Forest River was founded on July 13, 1887.
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Town numbers
ZIP code58233
Area code701
Living in Forest River
Health in Forest River
Compared with North Dakota
1better than ND·5worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Unity Medical CenterGrafton · 13.7 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Service Inc. - GraftonGrafton · 13.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Forest River · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forest River →
Natural hazards in Forest River
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 23% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forest River →
Climate in Forest River
Full climate →Forest River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 48 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
19° / 2°Winter
51° / 30°Spring
79° / 56°Summer
53° / 33°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Forest River →
Libraries near Forest River
See all →Nearest: Carnegie Regional LibraryGrafton · 14.1 miles · 44 hrs a week
Where Forest River is
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