Forrest, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.9 Good / 5.0
1,008 Population
$70,417 Median Income
$104,000 Home Value
$663 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
32.6 yrs Median Age
18.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.9
Overall
4.2
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population1,008
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,551/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 92.9%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$70,417
Per Capita Income$33,871
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty Rate9.8%
County GDP$2,895M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$104,000
Zillow Value$164,172
Median Rent$663
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Depression23.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul25° / 75°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow25 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+90.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Work From Home4.7%
BroadbandN/A

How Forrest Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$70,417
Home Value$104,000
Median Rent$663
Poverty Rate9.8%
Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
Unemployment0.4%
Avg Temperature51.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,008
Population Density1,551 per sq mi
Median Age32.6 years
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Male 47.3%
Female 52.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.9% Hispanic 2.3% Other 4.8%
White92.9%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races4.8%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.1%
Health Insurance96.2%

Income

6% below avg
Median Household Income$70,417
Per Capita Income$33,871
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,086
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,423

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.4%
Poverty Rate9.8%
Total Establishments (County)865
County GDP$2,895M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation80
Healthcare Facilities64
Retail Stores116
Manufacturing48
Total Establishments865

Industry Mix

Restaurants 80 Healthcare 64 Retail 116 Manufacturing 48

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,423
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,158

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time30.3 min
Work From Home4.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

63% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$104,000
Zillow Home Value Index$164,172

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$177,000
Price Per Sq Ft$100
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio92.3%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.8%

Rental Costs

43% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$663

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,158
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.96%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression23.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.2%
Regular Checkup75.1%
Premature Death Rate9,425 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.2 / 10
Exercise Access67.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)64
Restaurants (County)80

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

25°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average51.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.4 in
Annual Snowfall24.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation687 ft (209 m)
Land Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density1,551 per sq mi
Latitude40.7511°
Longitude-88.4097°
County FIPS17105

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.4%
D 26.1%

Republican +46.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.5%
High School+90.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density1,551 per sq mi
Land Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)2
Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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