Forest City, NC
Living in Forest City
Bikeability
1
Walkability
5
Commute
64
Public Transit
2
Affordability
100
Public Safety
85
Airports
58
Hospitals
79
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
23
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
-332 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
18%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
51%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black28%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate26%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
+$3.8k (2010–19)
69%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office18%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van98%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$101k
Median Home Value
+$7.3k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$415
Median Monthly Rent
+$88 (2010–19)
35%
Owner-Occupied
-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity68%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas1%
Utility gas26%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forest City
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Forest City
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forest City
Inland Flooding32
Tornado13
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forest City, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forest City, NC
Glenwood Christian Academy
2 miles, E
Word of Faith Christian School
3 miles, W
Trinity Christian School
6 miles, NW
Freedom Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Forest City, NC
Gardner-Webb University
13 miles, SE
Limestone College
23 miles, SE
University of South Carolina-Upstate
24 miles, S
Wofford College
26 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forest City, NC
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
6 miles, W
Atrium Health Cleveland
19 miles, E
St Lukes Hospital
20 miles, W
Cherokee Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Forest City, NC
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
36 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
53 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, N