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Forest City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mason County County
Forest City, IL
At a Glance
How Forest City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest City residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,239. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest City is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,695. Median rent is $920/month, with 16.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Forest City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 881/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Forest City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.