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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 $205,498 Zillow
$659 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 258 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 2,169 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, 0.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$185,900 home value, $659/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Forsyth (11)

Buffalo National River
National River
Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undammed rivers in the lower 48 states. Once you arrive, prepare to journey from running rapids to quiet pools while surrounded by massive bluffs as you cruise through the Ozark Mountains down to t...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Camping, Backcountry Camping, Caving, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Dining, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Off-Trail Permitted Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horse Camping (see al...
Weather: Summer in the Ozarks can be very hot and humid. Please check the weather forecast prior to your arrival and plan accordingly. The weather the rest of the year has the potential to be wet and cool or d...
Bull Shoals White River State Park
State Park
21 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hobbs State Park / Conservation Management Area
State Park
12,157 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Fort Smith State Park
State Park
Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
On March 7-8, 1862, over 23,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri which was a turning point of the war in the Trans-Mississippi. This 4,400-acre battlefield honors those who fought and died on these hallowed grounds. Pea Ridge was the most pivotal Civil War battle west of the Missi...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Road Biking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Living History, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Wildlife Watching, Birdwat...
Weather: Pea Ridge National Military Park is located in the northwestern part of the state and is on a part of the Ozark Plateau. The climate is hot and humid in the summers, has mild temperatures in the fall,...
Roaring River State Park
State Park
3,814 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Stockton State Park
State Park
2,077 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Table Rock State Park
State Park
389 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Way Side Park
State Park
3 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first Union general was killed in action. The costly Southern victory on August 10, 1861, focused national attention on the war in Missouri. Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield commemorates a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Cultural Demonstrations, Live Music, Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Biking, Road Biking, Food, Picnicking, Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Hiking,...
Weather: Summer months are frequently hot and humid, with occasional showers and thunderstorms. Winter months (especially January and February) are frequently cold, with occasional ice and light snow. Spring a...
Withrow Springs State Park
State Park
783 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0