At a Glance
Home Value
$68,300
Zillow: $208,163
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
15.4% smoking rate
How Forest Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forest's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forest a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forest is $68,300 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,163. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
0.0% of adults in Forest hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forest has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,222/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,174
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,022M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
Home Value$68,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$208,163
Housing Units140
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,709/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation883 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Broadband68.7%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Forest was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.