Forest River is located in south central Walsh County in northeastern North Dakota.
Proximity to other cities in miles
Bismarck, ND
250
Fargo, ND
108
Grafton, ND
17
Grand Forks, ND
31
Minneapolis, MN
342
Winnipeg, MB
136
Park River, ND
34
Population - 2010
Walsh County
11,119
Forest River
125
Climate
Average Summer Temperature
76° F.
Average Winter Temperature
15° F.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Christian Churches
Forest River Community Church (Presbyterian)
1
EDUCATION
Public
Pre-K and K-12, Midway School
Enrollment: 200 students
Sports
Boys - Football, Basketball, Track, Golf, Baseball and Legion Baseball
Girls - Volleyball, Basketball, Track, Golf
Vocational Center
North Valley Career & Technology Center, Grafton, ND - 17 miles
University
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND - 31 miles
MEDICAL
Hospital/Clinic
Unity Medical Center (UMC) is located 21 miles away in Grafton and has 14 beds. The Center also has a clinic and physical therapy services. UMC boasts three medical doctors and two surgeons.
First Care Health Center is located 36 miles away in Park River 19 miles away in Park River has 14 beds and a clinic. It has three medical doctors and two surgeons.
Lutheran Sunset Home is located 21 miles away in Grafton and has 104 skilled beds and 26 senior apartments.
Good Samaritan Home is located 36 miles away in Park River and has 74 skilled beds, six basic beds, and 18 senior apartments.
Medical Personnel:
Dentists
Three dentists in Park River and three in Grafton
Optometrists
Two eye doctors in Park River and three eye doctors in Grafton
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner
2
ANIMAL HEALTH
Veterinary Clinics
3
Veterinarians
6
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
City Park is located in the center of town
COMMUNICATIONS
Newspapers
Walsh County Press - Weekly - 2,600 subscribers
Walsh County Record in Grafton, weekly, 4,000 subscribers
Radio Stations
KXPO - 1340 AM, KAUJ - 100.9 FM, Grafton, ND
Telecommunications
POLAR COMMUNICATIONS
Regional Headquarters - Digital Switching, Fiber Optics, Internet Service Provider, Interactive Television
POLAR CABLEVISION
CATV - 60+ channels
GOVERNMENT
Mayor/Council Type
Police Department: Contract with Walsh County Sheriff Department
Fire Department: Minto Volunteer Rural Fire Department approximately 12 firefighters
Rescue Service: Minto and Gilby
TRANSPORTATION
HIGHWAYS SERVING AREA
Walsh County Road 6
Walsh County Road 19
Walsh County Highway 15 (7 miles north)
State Highway 81 (7 miles east)
AIR
Grand Forks International Airport - 30 miles southeast
Full Commercial Service
Delta, United and Allegiant Airlines
FREIGHT
Federal Express
United Parcel Service
Cross Country Courier
Speedy Delivery
RAILROADS
Northern Plains Railroad
MAJOR EMPLOYERS
Forest River Bean, Forest River Farmers Elevator, Forest River Café and Forest River Bar (Tom’s Lounge)
UTILITIES & SERVICES
Electricity
Ottertail Power Company(Supplier)
Rates:
Residential:
Base $7.00/month
$0.1102/kwh
Commercial:
Base $13.00/month
$0.7762/kwh
For Additional Information Contact:
Ivan Muir, Mayor
Forest River, ND
701-248-3887
Water
Aggassiz Water
Garbage
Rates for sewer and garbage are $91 for three months
Natural Gas
No gas available
Tax Structure
TAXABLE VALUE 2011 (Real Property)
True & Full Value:
$2,438,394
Assessed Value:
$1,219,197
Taxable Value:
$115,539
2011 TAX RATE
Mills
County
125.31
City
70.53
School
131.81
Park
8.30
Water District
1.60
State
1.00
Total
338.55
TAX EXAMPLE:
Assuming a new building has been erected for industrial purposes at a cost of $2,000,000 plus $25,000 for ten acres of land, the real estate taxes would be calculated as follows:
