Forest City Township, IA
Living in Forest City Township
Bikeability44
Walkability83
Commute47
Public Transit48
Affordability99
Public Safety100
Airports2
Hospitals95
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
734Population+92 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate49%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+15% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation2%
Walked10%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$379Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier48%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
$750K to $999K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas77%
Utility gas3%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest City Township
United States45
Iowa35
Howard County3
Property Crime in Forest City Township
United States48
Iowa43
Howard County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest City Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado18
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest City Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest City Township, IA
Notre Dame Catholic School
9 miles, SE
St Johns Lutheran School
17 miles, N
Trinity Catholic School
18 miles, SE
Duschee Knob School
18 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Forest City Township, IA
Luther College
24 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Rochester
40 miles, N
Upper Iowa University
48 miles, SE
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
49 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest City Township, IA
Regional Health Services of Howard County
8 miles, SE
Winneshiek Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
28 miles, S
Mitchell County Regional Health
31 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest City Township, IA
Rochester International Airport
34 miles, N
La Crosse Regional Airport
57 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
63 miles, S
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
104 miles, N