At a Glance
Median Income
$97,000
$50,765 per capita
Violent Crime
294/100K
808/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Forbes reports 294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 808/100K.
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 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population23
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent294/100K
Property808/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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%
Broadband12.0%
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.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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