At a Glance
Median Income
$71,607
$53,510 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
Zillow: $183,744
Median Rent
$730/mo
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
14.2% smoking rate
How Forman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forman a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forman residents earn a median household income of $71,607 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,510. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 191 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forman is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,744. Median rent is $730/month, with 17.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
22.2% of adults in Forman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forman has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population622
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density797/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,607
Per Capita$53,510
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$1,784M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$730
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$183,744
Housing Units278
Rent Burden17.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,707/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain23.2 in/yr
Elevation1,256 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Forman was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.