At a Glance
Median Income
$97,000
$50,765 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.4% smoking rate
How Forbes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forbes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forbes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forbes residents earn a median household income of $97,000 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,765. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,522 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Education
15.8% of adults in Forbes hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forbes has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans36.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,000
Per Capita$50,765
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,155M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$165,201
Housing Units23
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation1,558 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Forbes was founded in 1905.
The median home in Forbes was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.