At a Glance
Median Income
$69,583
$23,115 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $270,202
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
71.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
34.1%
20.4% smoking rate
How Forbestown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forbestown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forbestown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forbestown residents earn a median household income of $69,583 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,115. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,146 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forbestown is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,202. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
0.0% of adults in Forbestown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forbestown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population327
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$23,115
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,287
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$270,202
Housing Units125
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death9,988/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain82.5 in/yr
Elevation2,748 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+71.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forbestown was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Chico Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
53.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.