Forest County, WI
Living in Forest County
Bikeability
20
Walkability
47
Commute
81
Public Transit
19
Affordability
95
Public Safety
67
Airports
2
Hospitals
88
Colleges
65
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest County, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest County, WI
Christ Lutheran School
29 miles, NW
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
31 miles, W
Bishop Baraga Catholic School
35 miles, E
Pine Mountain Christian School
36 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest County, WI
East-West University
55 miles, S
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
88 miles, SW
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
89 miles, SE
Northern Michigan University
90 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest County, WI
Ministry Saint Marys Hospital
26 miles, W
Ministry Eagle River Memorial Hospital
29 miles, NW
Aspirus Iron River Hospital & Clinics, Inc
31 miles, N
Dickinson County Memorial Hospital
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Forest County, WI
Ford Airport
33 miles, E
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
34 miles, W
Central Wisconsin Airport
75 miles, SW
Delta County Airport
81 miles, E