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Forrest City, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · St. Francis County County
Forrest City, AR
At a Glance
How Forrest City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forrest City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forrest City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forrest City residents earn a median household income of $33,522 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,056. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 585 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forrest City is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $68,743. Median rent is $795/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Forrest City reports 929 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 144% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,810/100K. The murder rate is 14.4/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Forrest City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forrest City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.