At a Glance
Median Income
$67,656
$26,141 per capita
Home Value
$61,500
Zillow: $67,596
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.6% smoking rate
How Forgan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forgan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forgan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forgan residents earn a median household income of $67,656 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,141. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forgan is $61,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,596. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
4.3% of adults in Forgan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forgan has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population314
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,656
Per Capita$26,141
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$535M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,500
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$67,596
Housing Units171
Rent Burden17.2%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
Elevation2,585 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 91% / D 7%
Commute14 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forgan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Liberal Mid-America Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.