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Forsyth, MO
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Forsyth, MO
At a Glance
How Forsyth Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Forsyth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Forsyth a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Forsyth residents earn a median household income of $44,352 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,831. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Forsyth is $185,900 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,498. Median rent is $659/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Forsyth reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,169/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.2% of adults in Forsyth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Forsyth has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.