At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$27,093 per capita
Median Rent
$382/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
12.7% smoking rate
How Forsan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forsan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Forsan a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Forsan residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,093. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 922 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Education
16.0% of adults in Forsan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forsan has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population439
Median Age27.4 yrs
Density1,514/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$27,093
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$10,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$382
Ownership41.7%
Zillow$138,939
Housing Units116
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,672/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain20.4 in/yr
Elevation2,789 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute10 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Forsan was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.