Forest City, IA
Living in Forest City
Bikeability
41
Walkability
63
Commute
98
Public Transit
36
Affordability
96
Public Safety
94
Airports
35
Hospitals
88
Colleges
54
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
98
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.9k
Population
-232 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
59%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49k
Median Household Income
+$9.8k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab1%
Walked6%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$95k
Median Home Value
+$3.8k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$453
Median Monthly Rent
+$118 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest City
United States45
Iowa35
Winnebago County4
Property Crime in Forest City
United States48
Iowa43
Winnebago County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
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 City
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado17
Blizzard9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest City, IA
Newman Catholic
22 miles, SE
Kanawha Christian School
23 miles, S
North Iowa Christian School
24 miles, E
Bishop Garrigan High School
31 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Forest City, IA
Waldorf University
0 miles, NW
Purdue University Global-Mason City
21 miles, E
Minnesota State University-Mankato
64 miles, N
Bethany Lutheran College
65 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest City, IA
Hancock County Health System
14 miles, SW
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
22 miles, E
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
28 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-Albert Lea and Austin
30 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Forest City, IA
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, SE
Des Moines International Airport
119 miles, S