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Forth, United Kingdom

Scotland · United Kingdom

Forth is a small town in Scotland, United Kingdom with a population of 2,240. Elevation: 922 ft (281 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,240 Population 12/sq mi density
922 ft Elevation 281 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$52,230 Median Income
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,230 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$219,092 home value, $1,306/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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About Forth

Forth

The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge across the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles west of central Edinburgh. Completed in 1890, it is considered a symbol of Scotland, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was designed by English engineers Sir John Fowler and Sir Benjamin Baker. It is sometimes referred to as the Forth Rail Bridge, although this is not its official name.

People

Population2,240
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,230
Per Capita$52,230
Unemployment4.8%

Housing

A
Home Value$219,092
Rent$1,306
Ownership65.0%
Housing Units896

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation922 ft (281 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.0%
High School+84.0%

Community

Population2,240
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Coordinates55.7650°, -3.6887°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceScotland
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.2 inches (16 cm)
Median Household Income$52,230
Median Age40.6 years

About Forth

Forth is a small town in United Kingdom (Scotland) with a population of 2,240. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet (281 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Forth has a population of 2,240 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents.

Population

2,240
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
182.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Forth vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Forth is $52,230, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,230 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,004, 30% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 204 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Forth vs United Kingdom

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,230
30% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$52,230
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.8%
32% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)204

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Forth is $219,092, 22% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,306 (12% above the national average of $1,163). 65.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 896 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$219,092
22% below United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,306
12% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership65.0%
Owner-Occupied65.0%
Renter-Occupied35.0%
Housing Units896

Property Tax

Forth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation922 ft (281 m)
Area182.1 sq mi (471.6 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates55.7650°N, 3.6887°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.34"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.6 on Nov 1, 2017.

Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M3.0 64 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 74 km
Jun 20, 2003 14 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.8 66 km
Mar 7, 1998 13 km E of Oban, United Kingdom M2.7 121 km
Nov 30, 1997 4 km NNE of Kippen, United Kingdom M2.7 52 km
Nov 1, 2017 2 km NNW of Tarbert, United Kingdom M2.6 110 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 124 km
Jun 20, 2003 12 km NNW of Balfron, United Kingdom M2.5 64 km
Jan 9, 1990 29 km W of Aberfeldy, United Kingdom M2.5 106 km
May 28, 2008 12 km WNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.3 in Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
July 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Warmest
August 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
October 47°F (8°C) 6.0 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.1 in

Forth has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 37°F in February to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (2.8").

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50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 48% above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.0%
48% above United Kingdom avg
High School+84.0%
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density12/sq mi
Total Area182.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Forth

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Auchengray Primary School - - - -
Forth Primary School - - - -
Braehead Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Forth

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Regal Radio blues, community radio MP3 128 kbps
BFBS Scotland - AAC+ 64 kbps
Edge 1 - MP3
Radio ENRG alternative, edinburgh MP3
100.8 Home Radio - MP3
Stirling Community Radio - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Forth

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Bennie Museum
Biggar and Upper Clydesdale Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum
Blackridge Museum
Broxburn Community Museum
Callendar House
Douglas Heritage Museum
Falkirk Museums Workshop and Store
Kinneil Museum
Lanark Museum
Linlithgow Museum
Robert Owen's House
Shotts Heritage Centre
The Wee Museum of Memory
Whitburn Community Museum

Libraries in Forth

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Almondbank Library0.0
Bathgate Library0.0
Blackridge Library0.0
Bonnybridge Library0.0
Carluke Library0.0
Carmondean Library0.0
Cleland Library0.0
Falkirk Library0.0
Fauldhouse Library0.0
Lanark Library0.0
Lanthorn Library0.0
Lesmahagow Library0.0
Linlithgow Library0.0
Meadowbank Library0.0
Shotts Library0.0
Slamannan Library0.0
The Lex Davidson Library0.0
West Lothian Local History Library0.0
Whitburn Library0.0

Gas Stations in Forth

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #2582744129

Breweries in Forth

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Alechemy

Stadiums & Teams in Forth

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Forth

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Snow Factor 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Forth

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Edinburgh AirportEDILarge Airport
Glasgow AirportGLALarge Airport
Dundee AirportDNDMedium Airport
Balado Airfield-Small Airport
Balgrummo Steading Airstrip-Small Airport
Benston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Blair Drummond Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Broomhill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Buchlyvie Airstrip-Small Airport
Castleton Farm-Small Airport
Cumbernauld Airport-Small Airport
Dollar airstrip-Small Airport
East Lochlane Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Fife Airport-Small Airport
Fingland-Small Airport
Glenswinton Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilton of Carslogie Airstrip-Small Airport
Kier Garden Airstrip-Small Airport
Latch Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Mosside Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Nethershields Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Perth/Scone AirportPSLSmall Airport
Pilmuir Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Polmont-Small Airport
Portmoak Glider Field-Small Airport
RAF Kirknewton-Small Airport
Sheardale airstrip-Small Airport
Skydive Strathallan-Small Airport
Stonehill Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Strathaven Airfield-Small Airport
Teuchats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Thankerton private airstrip-Small Airport
Thornhill Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Forth

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forth Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forth

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Auchengray Church
St Paul’s

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forth

What is the population of Forth?

Forth has a population of 2,240 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 182.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Forth expensive to live in?

The median household income is $52,230, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $219,092 (22% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Forth?

Forth has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches, with 6.2 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Forth?

Forth has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,004. There are 204 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forth?

The median home value in Forth is $219,092. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,306. The homeownership rate is 65.0%.

How are the schools in Forth?

50.0% of adults in Forth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Forth?

90% of residents speak only English at home.

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