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Fordville, ND

Fordville, ND.

Population: 461 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fordville, ND is $95,000. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, winterweather, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$95,000

Median home value

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$95,000
House Price Index (state)
453.0 (+6.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
11.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$9.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
FORDVILLE-LANKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FORDVILLE-LANKIN HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
46.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
39.0°F
Average high
49.0°F
Average low
29.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4a (extreme annual low -30 to -25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Fordville Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Grand Forks Air Force Base (RDR) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ALTRU HOSPITAL, NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SYSTEM, NORTHWOOD DEACONESS HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
59.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$724
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
81.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,721
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fordville, ND?
$95,000.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fordville, ND?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, winterWeather, coldWave, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in Fordville, ND?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fordville, ND?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fordville, ND?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fordville, ND?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Fordville, ND?
Regional Price Parity: 89.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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