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Grand Forks
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Grand Forks, located on the Red River in North Dakota, is a lively city that blends small-town charm with a lively cultural and student scene. Known for its local arts, annual festivals, and classic Midwestern friendliness, the city is also home to the University of North Dakota.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
59,166
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.93°, -97.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,405
Local Cost
$1,390
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
5.2°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
-12.0°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-44.5°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
584 mm
Internet Speed
281 Mbps
Upload
158 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
34
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GFK
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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