Forest, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Scott County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,365
Population
410/sq mi density
$51,082
Median Income
$20,570 per capita
$129,100
Home Value
$124,677 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
707
Violent Crime/100K
879 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,082 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,100 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
707 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
DOL Wage Violations in Forest (9)
9
Violations
$396,664
Back Wages Owed
226
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since 2005. Shows employers with back wage violations.
| Employer | Severity | Parent Company | ZIP | Industry | Cases | Back Wages | Per Employee | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phenix Transportation | SIGNIFICANT | - | 39074 | - | 2 | $358,490 | $1,917 | 187 |
| Econo Lodge | - | Choice Hotels | 39074 | - | 1 | $33,292 | $6,658 | 5 |
| Magnolia Manor | - | - | 39074 | - | 1 | $3,037 | $337 | 9 |
| R & W Christian Academy | - | - | 39074 | - | 1 | $620 | $78 | 8 |
| America's Best Value | - | - | 39074 | - | 1 | $438 | $55 | 8 |
| Little Ceasers | - | - | 39074 | - | 1 | $392 | $65 | 6 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (Forest) | - | Yum Brands | 39074 | - | 1 | $227 | $227 | 1 |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites | - | IHG | 39074 | - | 1 | $136 | $136 | 1 |
| Vowell's Marketplace (Forest) | - | - | 39074 | - | 1 | $31 | $31 | 1 |