Forrest City, AR
Living in Forrest City
Bikeability
3
Walkability
11
Commute
90
Public Transit
3
Affordability
100
Public Safety
38
Airports
45
Hospitals
33
Colleges
34
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
-889 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
9%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
61%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black71%
Caucasian24%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate35%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$31k
Median Household Income
+$5.6k (2010–19)
72%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office17%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$65k
Median Home Value
-$9.3k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$474
Median Monthly Rent
+$120 (2010–19)
36%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units12%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K34%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity48%
LP gas2%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forrest City
United States45
Arkansas71
St. Francis County60
Property Crime in Forrest City
United States48
Arkansas71
St. Francis County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(38%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton59%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 42 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forrest City
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding39
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forrest City, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forrest City, AR
Calvary Christian School
1 miles, N
Caldwell Christian Academy
13 miles, N
Lee Academy
16 miles, S
Friendship Christian Academy
20 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Forrest City, AR
Visible Music College
43 miles, E
Le Moyne-Owen College
44 miles, E
Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forrest City, AR
Forrest City Medical Center
2 miles, NE
Crossridge Community Hospital
14 miles, N
Helena Regional Medical Center
36 miles, S
Woodridge Behavioral Center
36 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Forrest City, AR
Memphis International Airport
46 miles, E
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
166 miles, SE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
167 miles, NE