Quality of Life
The Grand Forks Region prides itself on having a quality of life unlike any other. Education
and healthcare, affordable housing, safe streets and an abundance of recreational and cultural opportunities make Grand Forks a wonderful place to grow a business and a great place to call home.
Quality of Life Index
In 2007, Expansion Management ranked the Grand Forks MSA a “Five Star Community” in its annual Quality of Life Quotient rankings. Expansion Management evaluates all 329 metropolitan statistical areas. The top 15 percent (50 cities) is recognized as a “Five Star Community.
| Health |
Altru Health System
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community-owned, nonprofit integrated health system that provides a full range of medical treatments and services. |
| Aurora Medical Park |
new facility housing independent medical practices with physicians and therapists who offer primary and secondary care and specialty medical services |
| Meritcare |
home care services and a clinic located in East Grand Forks |
| Riverview Health Clinic |
general medicine, gynecology, orthopedic, plastic surgery, and podiatry |
Valley Health |
confidential reproductive health services for women and men regardless of income or age |
| Family Life |
Activities |
view featured activities below |
| Education |
12 public elementary schools, 4 public middle schools, 3 public high schools as well as a variety of parochial schools |
University of North Dakota
Northland Community & Technical College
Adult Continuing Education Programs |
| Worship |
over 60 places of worship in Grand Forks/East Grand Forks and surrounding areas |
| Community Life |
Activities |
veiw featured activities below |
Safety
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Grand Forks average of 260 violet crime incidents per 100,000 residents compares favorably to the national average of 467 incidents per 100,000 |
| Top 20 Most Secure US Places with population under 150,000 |
| Organizations |
click here for list of community organizations |
| Diversity |
predominately caucasion 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 much access to elected and appointed officials |
| Mayor |
Dr. Michael Brown |
| Climate |
Weather
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four very distinct seasons with seasonal activities year round - see below for featured activities |
Geography |
north east North Dakota 1.5 hours away from the Canadian border. On the Minnesota/North Dakota border, in the valley of the Red River with secure flood protection system, generaly flat terrain |
| Jobs |
Unnemployment Rate |
- 5%, national average 9.6% |
| Average salary |
$32,188 (Oct 2009) |
| Employers |
major industries of manufacturing, education, technology, service, & retail. Click here for list of major empoyers |
| Find Jobs |
Job Service of North Dakota - Grand Forks |
Grand Forks Featured Activities, Events,
& Recreation Opportunities
Click the image for more information on the activity.
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
Click here to download a profile of our community (pdf format).
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