Forrest City, AR

Living in Forrest City

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 11
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 38
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 34
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Schools 1
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forrest City, AR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forrest City, AR

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Lee Academy
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forrest City, AR

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Airports

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