At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,460/100K
2,433/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Foreston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foreston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foreston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Foreston reports 1,460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 284% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,433/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Foreston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foreston has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population66
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density29/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans66.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$30,188
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$962M
Avg Weekly Wage$792
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$121,346
Housing Units69
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,460/100K
Property2,433/100K
Health
Obesity40.9%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,443/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation97 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Foreston was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Florence Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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