Forrest, IL

Living in Forrest

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Bikeability 24
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Walkability 16
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 70
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Schools 11
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Residents

1.1k Population -13 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
8% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate48%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income +$7.9k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office17%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$94k Median Home Value +$3.2k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$465 Median Monthly Rent +$44 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Utility gas73%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forrest

United States45
Illinois50
Livingston County25

Property Crime in Forrest

United States48
Illinois43
Livingston County23

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 6
Feb 28 2 5
Mar 39 3 2
Apr 51 3 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 3 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forrest

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding45
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forrest, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forrest, IL

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Grace Christian School
14 miles, NW
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St Marys School
15 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Forrest, IL

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Eureka College
45 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Forrest, IL

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Saint James Hospital
16 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Forrest, IL