Forest Town, WI
Living in Forest Town
Bikeability34
Walkability78
Commute53
Public Transit34
Affordability61
Public Safety98
Airports10
Hospitals95
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
393Population+102 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years33%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$24k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector63%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van76%
Walked9%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$218kMedian Home Value+$69k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent
66%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas50%
Utility gas1%
Wood41%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest Town
United States45
Wisconsin35
Richland County3
Property Crime in Forest Town
United States48
Wisconsin37
Richland County8
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 22 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest Town
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding47
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest Town, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest Town, WI
Sugar Grove School
11 miles, NW
Woods Ridge School
12 miles, N
Youth Initiative High School
13 miles, W
Sunbeam Special School
14 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Forest Town, WI
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
37 miles, NW
Viterbo University
37 miles, NW
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
54 miles, S
Luther College
61 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest Town, WI
Vernon Memorial Hospital
14 miles, W
Richland Hospital
17 miles, SE
Gundersen St Josephs Hospital and Clinics
17 miles, NE
Gundersen Boscobel Area Hospital and Clinics
26 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Forest Town, WI
La Crosse Regional Airport
41 miles, NW
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
70 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
77 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
98 miles, W