Fordville, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
216 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$80,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$675 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Walsh County
2
North Dakota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Walsh County
4
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 6
Feb 1 5 12
Mar 1 5 25
Apr 1 2 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 2 2 43
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 8 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 10%

Schools

Fordville-Lankin Elementary School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Park River Elementary School
12 miles, NE 3.2 star
Park River High School
12 miles, NE 4.6 star

Colleges

University of North Dakota
39 miles, SE 3.2 star
Lake Region State College
50 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
34 miles, SE 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
52 miles, W 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
98 miles, SW 1 star
Hector International Airport
100 miles, S 1.4 star