Forest County, WI

Living in Forest County

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 47
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Commute 81
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 65
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Schools 19
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Residents

9k Population -539 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American15%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$46k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government19%
Private sector61%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$132k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$367 Median Monthly Rent -$11 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas40%
Utility gas32%
Wood15%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forest County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Forest County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 12 1 13
Feb 16 1 9
Mar 27 2 11
Apr 41 3 5
May 53 3 0
Jun 62 4 0
Jul 66 4 0
Aug 64 3 0
Sep 56 4 0
Oct 44 3 1
Nov 30 2 7
Dec 17 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest County

Inland Flooding18
Tornado13
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forest County, WI

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Forest County, WI

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Christ Lutheran School
29 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Forest County, WI

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East-West University
55 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forest County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Forest County, WI

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Ford Airport
33 miles, E
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Delta County Airport
81 miles, E