Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Forestville is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 576. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.
Based on current data, Forestville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Forestville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Forestville is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Forestville is $152,700, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $676 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Forestville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 52.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 93.6% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.4% |
| 52% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,125 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,193 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $946 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,968 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 575 |
| County GDP | $1,082M |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.81% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $152,700 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,395 |
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,823 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.81% |
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,209/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 638 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6909°N, 87.4784°W |
| County FIPS | 55061 |
Winner: Republican by 33.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,087/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
| Restaurants | 50 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |