Forest City, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Rutherford County County

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,368 Population 858/sq mi density

$35,897 Median Income $21,285 per capita

$142,100 Home Value $183,519 Zillow

$815 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent

59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr

478 Violent Crime/100K 8,221 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.3 / 5.0

$35,897 median income, 3.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$142,100 home value, $815/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Forest City (4)

BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND

STANDARD

6 sites 4.6/5 (21 reviews) $125/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

DAY USE AREA, WATER SPORTS, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING

Briar Bottom Group Campground is the perfect getaway for visitors to enjoy mountain scenery and easy access to hiking trails. The campground sits at t...

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BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND

STANDARD

37 sites 4.5/5 (137 reviews) $28-$56/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

Swimming Site, Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Interpretive Programs, Camping, Climbing, Biking

Black Mountain Campground sits in the shadow of Mt. Mitchell, the highest peak in the eastern U.S. and borders the South Toe River. Black Mountain is...

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CURTIS CREEK CAMPGROUND (NC)

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24 sites 4.5/5 (120 reviews) $10/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer

WILDLIFE VIEWING, VISITOR CENTER, HORSEBACK RIDING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BIKING

Curtis Creek Campground is nestled in the mountains at the base of the Blue Ridge just minutes from the quaint town of Old Fort and less than an hour ...

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CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA

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39 sites 4.3/5 (145 reviews) $28-$70/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Pop up

SWIMMING SITE, WATER SPORTS, PICNICKING, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, CLIMBING, BIKING

Carolina Hemlocks Recreation Area sits in the scenic mountains of Pisgah National Forest. This is a great place for small to medium-sized groups to sw...

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