Quality of Life
We are not just a city; we are a community. We quide our businesses with bold ideas and progressive environments. We grow our families with opportunities for fun and education. We make this a place that people call home.
Quality of Life Index
CNN ranks Grand Forks 97 on their Top 100 Places To Live list. Here are just a few of the things that makes Grand Forks such a great place to be.
| Health |
Altru Health System |
community-owned, nonprofit integrated health system that provides a full range of medical treatments and services |
| Aurora Medical Park |
houses independent medical practices offering primary and secondary care and specialty medical services |
| Sanford Health |
home care services and a clinic |
| Riverview Health Clinic |
general medicine and specialty medical services |
Valley Health |
confidential reproductive health services for women and men regardless of income or age |
| Family Life |
Activities |
fun recreational activities and events in all four seasons. Click here to visit the Convention and Visitors Bureau website with info on all things to do in Grand Forks |
| Education |
12 public elementary schools, 4 public middle schools, 3 public high schools and a variety of parochial schools |
University of North Dakota
Northland Community & Technical College
Adult Continuing Education Programs |
| Worship |
over 60 places of worship in the region |
| Community Life |
Safety |
Top 20 Most Secure US Places with population under 150,000 |
| Organizations |
click here for list of community organizations |
| Diversity |
predominately Caucasian with German/Scandinavian heritage, hosts a community Multicultural Center and community Native American Center |
Cost of Living |
indexes range from 10-20% lower than national average |
| Government |
City Council
County Commission |
businesses and citizens have easy access to elected and appointed officials |
| Mayor |
Dr. Michael Brown |
| Climate |
Weather |
four very distinct seasons with seasonal activities year round |
Geography |
North East North Dakota one hour away from the Canadian border. On the Minnesota/North Dakota border, in the valley of the Red River with secure flood protection system, generally flat terrain |
| Jobs |
Unemployment Rate |
3.8%, national average 9% |
| Average salary |
$38,532 |
| Employers |
major industries of manufacturing, education, technology, service, & retail. Click here for list of major employers |
| Find Jobs |
Job Service of North Dakota - Grand Forks |
Check out these links for more to see and do in the Grand Cities:
Grand Forks Herald
University of North Dakota
Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Grand Forks
Grand Forks East Grand Forks Chamber of Commerce
Culture Pulse
The Columbia Mall
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