Forest City, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
7,368 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,897 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$142,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$341 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$551 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
1
Forest City Urban Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rutherford County
4
Forest City Urban Area
4
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 37
Feb 4 1 41
Mar 5 1 48
Apr 4 0 56
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 5 0 75
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 4 0 57
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 4 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 10, NC State Senate District 48, NC State House District 113, NC
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Schools

Rutherford Opportunity Center
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Isothermal Community College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Gardner-Webb University
13 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Cleveland Community College
22 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rutherford Regional Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Atrium Health Cleveland
19 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Lukes Hospital
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Cherokee Medical Center
22 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Asheville Regional Airport
38 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
84 miles, N • 1 star
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