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Forest River, North Dakota
City · Population 111 · #210 in North Dakota
About Forest River
Forest River is a tiny community in northeastern North Dakota with an estimated population of 111.
Officially, Forest River is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.5 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 222 residents per square mile.
📰 Forest River News Today
- Gene Allen Sampel Obituary Aug 13, 2026 Tollefson Funeral Home · Aug 13
- Mark A Anderson Obituary Mar 28, 2026 Amundson Funeral and Cremation Service · Mar 28
- Lee G. Ferguson Obituary Oct 17, 2025 Tollefson Funeral Home · May 21
- Kay Halverson Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Gold Canyon, AZ - Omaha World-Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 9
- Celebrations & funeral set for N.D. WWII veteran killed in Japan wdayradionow.com · Jun 15
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What Makes Forest River Unique
- The only place in America named Forest River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the northernmost communities in the lower 48 states.
- Positioned in northeastern North Dakota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Dakota
TypeCity
Population (2024)111
Rank in state#210 of 355
Land area0.5 sq mi
Density222/sq mi
Coordinates48.2165, -97.4703