At a Glance
Median Income
$62,500
$30,885 per capita
Violent Crime
436/100K
3,699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Forestburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forestburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forestburg a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forestburg residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,885. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Forestburg reports 436 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,699/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Forestburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forestburg has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$30,885
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$158M
Avg Weekly Wage$800
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$245,185
Housing Units20
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent436/100K
Property3,699/100K
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,200/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.6 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,225 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forestburg was built in 1957.
38.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
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