Forest City, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
180 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Holt County
2
Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Holt County
3
Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 3 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 5 0 73
Jul 5 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 2 1 41
Dec 1 5 29

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 12, MO State House District 1, MO
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Schools

South Holt Elem
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
South Holt High
3 miles, E • 2.3 star
Doniphan West JR/SR High School
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Mound City Middle
11 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Highland Community College
10 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Hillyard Technical Center
25 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Missouri Western State University
26 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hiawatha Community Hospital
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Community Medical Center, Inc
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph
27 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kansas City International Airport
54 miles, S • 3.7 star
Manhattan Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
Eppley Airfield
98 miles, N • 2.8 star
Lincoln Airport
102 miles, NW • 1 star
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