Forest, LA
Living in Forest
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute50
Public Transit1
Affordability95
Public Safety42
Airports10
Hospitals29
Colleges9
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Schools83
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Residents
295Population-83 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+14 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
78%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate31%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K7%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office12%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Housing
$76kMedian Home Value-$3.3k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$496Median Monthly Rent+$130 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached47%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home39%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K37%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas24%
Utility gas20%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest
United States45
Louisiana59
West Carroll Parish53
Property Crime in Forest
United States48
Louisiana69
West Carroll Parish47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton15%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado38
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest, LA
Briarfield Academy
13 miles, E
Prairie View Academy
27 miles, W
Tallulah Academy
30 miles, SE
Ouachita Christian School
41 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Forest, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe
43 miles, SW
Alcorn State University
65 miles, S
Mississippi College
71 miles, SE
Louisiana Tech University
74 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest, LA
West Carroll Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N
East Carroll Parish Hospital
14 miles, E
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi
24 miles, S
Morehouse General Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Forest, LA
Monroe Regional Airport
41 miles, SW
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
85 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
121 miles, SW