ForbesSD
A town of 254.
Population
254
residents
Median age
11.3
years
Small town
254 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Ordered by what stands out in Forbes. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Forbes has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter13–33°
Spring35–59°
Summer60–84°
Fall37–62°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Forbes is
Forbes beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Forbes | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.2% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.1% | 9.2% |
Platte Health Center
6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors
1.1% of Forbes is conserved land
6.2 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
1.1%conserved
1.1%
conserved · 209 of 18,727 acres
6.2 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →