The Town Square Farmer's Market in downtown Grand Forks

Courtesy of Visit Grand Forks

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liv score
621
How We Calculate Our Data
Civics 67
Demographics 35
Economy 59
Education 69
Health 65
Housing 71
Infrastructure 66

#28. Grand Forks, ND

Once a center of the fur trade, Grand Forks has grown to become the third-largest city in North Dakota, with a diverse economy that encompasses education, defense, health care and research. Many jobs are tied to Grand Forks Air Force Base, Altru Health System and the University of North Dakota. Residents enjoy vast natural resources and a strong retail sector.

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