Forest Township, IA
Living in Forest Township
Bikeability
36
Walkability
57
Commute
98
Public Transit
32
Affordability
96
Public Safety
95
Airports
37
Hospitals
88
Colleges
55
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
97
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.4k
Population
-90 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$9.6k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
17 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$100k
Median Home Value
+$7.6k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$461
Median Monthly Rent
+$121 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197927%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
LP gas11%
Utility gas71%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Township
United States45
Iowa35
Winnebago County4
Property Crime in Forest Township
United States48
Iowa43
Winnebago County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding25
Tornado16
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Township, IA
Newman Catholic
24 miles, SE
Kanawha Christian School
25 miles, S
North Iowa Christian School
26 miles, E
Bishop Garrigan High School
31 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Township, IA
Waldorf University
2 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
24 miles, SE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
62 miles, N
Bethany Lutheran College
63 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Township, IA
Hancock County Health System
15 miles, SW
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
29 miles, NE
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Forest Township, IA
Rochester International Airport
72 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
82 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
121 miles, S