Grand Forks

ND

Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Population 73K |Median income $68,075 |2 hospitals

Population
72,923
Grand Forks County
Median Income
$68,075
Near average
Median Home Value
$252,700
+11% vs avg
Median Age
30.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
73K+8%
Median Income
$68,075+46%
Median Home Value
$252,700+66%
Poverty Rate
13.2%-18%
Unemployment
2.3%-45%

Economics

Median Rent
$992/mo
Poverty Rate
13.2% -7% vs avg
Unemployment 2.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 38%
Work From Home 6.5%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 83.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35.2%
Short Sleep Duration
32.6%
High Blood Pressure
28.2%
Binge Drinking
24.1%
Physical Inactivity
21.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Current Smoking
11.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
11%
Current Asthma
10.4%
Diabetes
9.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 64.1%
Annual Checkup 73%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.4%
Stroke
2.7%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
1
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
ALTRU HOSPITAL
GRAND FORKS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Grand Forks Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 27m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Big Bend Florida Counties Including Tallahassee

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 33m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 34m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Grand Forks, ND? ▼
Grand Forks, ND has a population of 72,923 people, located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.
What is the median household income in Grand Forks? ▼
The median household income in Grand Forks, ND is $68,075 per year. The poverty rate is 13.2%.
What is the median home value in Grand Forks? ▼
The median home value in Grand Forks, ND is $252,700. Median rent is $992/month.
What are the top health concerns in Grand Forks? ▼
The top health indicators in Grand Forks include Obesity (35.2%), Short Sleep Duration (32.6%), High Blood Pressure (28.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Grand Forks? ▼
Grand Forks has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Grand Forks? ▼
The median age in Grand Forks, ND is 30.9 years. 38% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Grand Forks, ND is located in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. With a population of 73K and a median household income of $68,075, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Grand Forks area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

How Product Recalls Work

CPSC, FDA & NHTSA recall process explained

Understanding Weather Alerts

Watch vs warning vs advisory explained

Earthquake Magnitude Explained

What the numbers mean & when to act
All safety guides →

Explore More Data

Schools in North Dakota

School ratings, test scores & enrollment → PlainSchools

Crime Rates in North Dakota

FBI UCR crime statistics by city → PlainCrime

Rental Data in North Dakota

HUD fair market rents & vacancy rates → PlainRent

Cost of Living in North Dakota

BEA price parities & Census economics → PlainCost

ZIP Code Data in North Dakota

Demographics & economics by ZIP code → PlainZIP

Nearby Cities 8

West Fargo, ND 34K Fargo, ND 119K Moorhead, MN 42K Bemidji, MN 15K Jamestown, ND 15K Fergus Falls, MN 13K Alexandria, MN 12K Grand Rapids, MN 11K
All cities in North Dakota → Browse all cities
Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Grand Forks County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.