Forest, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
336 332.4M (US)
Median Age
25.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,625 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$95,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

West Carroll Parish
5
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

West Carroll Parish
4
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 82
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 5 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (78%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, LA State Senate District 33, LA State House District 19, LA
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Schools

Forest School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Oak Grove High School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Oak Grove Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Southside Elementary School
13 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Louisiana at Monroe
43 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

West Carroll Memorial Hospital
6 miles, NE • 3.2 star
East Carroll Parish Hospital
14 miles, E • 3.2 star
Richland Parish Hospital-Delhi
24 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Morehouse General Hospital
29 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
41 miles, W • 1 star
Alexandria International Airport
121 miles, SW • 1 star
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