Forest City, IA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 10/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Nationally Distinguished. Exceptional public schools with nationally recognized achievements, near-perfect test scores, and standout college placement. Families benefit from elite education close to home.

Residents

Population
4,280 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$136,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$621 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago County
1
Iowa
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago County
1
Iowa
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 5 32
Apr 4 2 45
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 72
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 4 33
Dec 1 9 18

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IA State Senate District 5, IA State House District 9, IA
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Schools

Forest City High School
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
Forest City Middle School
<1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Forest City Elementary School
1 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Waldorf University
<1 miles, N • 1.9 star
Purdue University Global-Mason City
21 miles, SE • 1.4 star
North Iowa Area Community College
26 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hancock County Health System
14 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Iowa Specialty Hospital-Belmond
28 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
72 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, SE • 1 star
Des Moines International Airport
119 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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