Forreston, Illinois

Population 1,582

Forreston is located in Ogle County, IL. The population is 1,582, making Forreston the 7th largest city in Ogle County.

There are 2 public schools in Forreston with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Forreston is very low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Forreston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Forreston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Forreston include Lincoln Township, Forreston Township and Adeline.

Forreston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 82.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.2%

Crime Rate

65.22% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 36
  • Violent Crimes: 36
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 72
  • Property Crime: 826
  • Larceny Theft: 718

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Forreston
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

28 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 28

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Forreston, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Forreston's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Forreston, IL.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Forreston, IL

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2011, the city of Forreston, IL issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2010, the city of Forreston, IL issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $567
  • 1 Bedroom: $626
  • 2 Bedrooms: $824
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,043
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,117

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Environmental Hazards

28 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Forreston, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Forreston, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Forreston, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.82°
  • February 24.92°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 49.85°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 70.37°
  • July 74.77°
  • August 72.08°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 52.88°
  • November 40.53°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forreston, IL

Earthquakes
Forreston, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Forreston, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Forreston, IL has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Forreston, IL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Forreston, IL: $41,799

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forreston is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.35%
White Collar - 41.65%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger

Neighborhood Info

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3 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Forreston, IL

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Forreston, IL

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Forreston, IL
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