At a Glance
Median Income
$29,200
$20,773 per capita
Home Value
$55,900
Zillow: $132,080
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
34.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.0%
22.0% smoking rate
How Forkland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forkland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forkland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forkland residents earn a median household income of $29,200 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,773. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 174 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forkland is $55,900 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,080. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
19.6% of adults in Forkland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forkland has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population716
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density205/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,200
Per Capita$20,773
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty34.1%
County GDP$283M
Avg Weekly Wage$828
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,900
Rent
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$132,080
Housing Units379
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity53.0%
Diabetes20.7%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death16,287/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain56.2 in/yr
Elevation140 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score2.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 78%
Commute30 min
Broadband57.9%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forkland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.