Town guide
Forward
A township of 105 people in Wells County, North Dakota
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What’s happening
Weather
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Outdoors in Forward
Parks & trails →Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
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Living in Forward
Health in Forward
Compared with North Dakota
4better than ND·13worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 1▼ 2 close
Care
3▲ 1▼ 3 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
all close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Smp Health St. AloisiusHarvey · 4.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Mcclusky ClinicMcclusky · 35.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 58341 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forward →
Natural hazards in Forward
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.
🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forward →
Climate in Forward
Full climate →Forward has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
21° / 2°Winter
51° / 28°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
54° / 31°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Forward →
Libraries near Forward
See all →Nearest: Harvey Public LibraryHarvey · 4.5 miles · 40 hrs a week
Where Forward is
Explore map →Imported town boundary
North Dakota · ND · Wells CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →
Around town
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How things work in Forward
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