At a Glance
Median Income
$68,750
$44,891 per capita
Home Value
$233,300
Zillow: $285,118
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
16.1% smoking rate
How Forada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forada a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forada residents earn a median household income of $68,750 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,891. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forada is $233,300 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,118. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
21.2% of adults in Forada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forada has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population140
Median Age60.5 yrs
Density259/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,750
Per Capita$44,891
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$233,300
Rent
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$285,118
Housing Units110
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation1,416 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute36 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forada was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.