Forest City, IL
Living in Forest City
Bikeability16
Walkability50
Commute24
Public Transit18
Affordability99
Public Safety79
Airports7
Hospitals44
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
283Population+30 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-5 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years31%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate48%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector90%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office12%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$8.4k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$521Median Monthly Rent-$25 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier44%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
LP gas24%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest City
United States45
Illinois50
Mason County39
Property Crime in Forest City
United States48
Illinois43
Mason County19
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding54
Tornado32
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest City, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest City, IL
Faith Baptist Christian School
16 miles, NE
St Joseph Catholic School
17 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
17 miles, NE
Christian Life Academy
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest City, IL
Bradley University
25 miles, NE
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
26 miles, NE
Lincoln College
29 miles, SE
Methodist College
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest City, IL
Mason District Hospital
13 miles, W
Graham Hospital Association
17 miles, NW
Pekin Memorial Hospital
17 miles, NE
Hopedale Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Forest City, IL
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
21 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
37 miles, S
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
78 miles, W