Forsyth, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,749 Population 813/sq mi density
$44,352 Median Income $28,831 per capita
$185,900 Home Value $208,827 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
250 Violent Crime/100K 1,429 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$44,352 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
250 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Forsyth, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,352
41% below
$28,831 per capita
Home Value
$185,900
34% below
Zillow: $208,827
Median Rent
$659/mo
43% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
250/100K
34% below
1,429/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
16% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
66%
Rent
57%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
66%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Forsyth a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 0.5% (86% 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 $208,827. 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 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,429/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,749
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,352
Per Capita$28,831
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty7.9%

Housing

A
Home Value$185,900
Rent$659
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$208,827
Housing Units1,528
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent250/100K
Property1,429/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.7 in/yr
Elevation938 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+15.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.8%
EV Stations22

Did You Know?

The median home in Forsyth was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (40 miles).
23.8% of the population has a disability.