Forest Town, WI
Living in Forest Town
Bikeability
16
Walkability
51
Commute
32
Public Transit
18
Affordability
75
Public Safety
96
Airports
10
Hospitals
88
Colleges
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
16
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
737
Population
+159 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-16 (2010–19)
16%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate45%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$54k
Median Household Income
+$18k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector52%
Self-employed28%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van73%
Walked4%
Worked at home23%
Housing
$167k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
24%
Built 2000 or Later
$363
Median Monthly Rent
-$197 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas35%
Utility gas3%
Wood53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Vernon County6
Property Crime in Forest Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Vernon County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Town, WI
Sunbeam Special School
11 miles, W
Woods Ridge School
11 miles, W
Sugar Grove School
12 miles, W
East Ridgeville Parochial School
13 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Town, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
38 miles, W
Viterbo University
38 miles, W
Winona State University
63 miles, NW
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
65 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Town, WI
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics
8 miles, E
Tomah Memorial Hospital
19 miles, N
Mile Bluff Medical Center
22 miles, E
Vernon Memorial Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Forest Town, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
40 miles, W
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
69 miles, SE
Central Wisconsin Airport
86 miles, NE
Dubuque Regional Airport
90 miles, S