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Forest Hill, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
Forest Hill, LA
At a Glance
How Forest Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forest Hill a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forest Hill residents earn a median household income of $103,500 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,093. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,093 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest Hill is $320,100 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,140. Median rent is $1,006/month, with 33.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Forest Hill reports 1,765 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 364% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,736/100K.
Education
28.6% of adults in Forest Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 67.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.