Forrest City, Arkansas

Population 15,245

Forrest City is located in St. Francis County, AR. The population is 15,245, making Forrest City the largest city in St. Francis County.

There are 7 public schools in Forrest City with an average Homefacts rating of D. The total crime rate for Forrest City is high , and there are 16 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Forrest City is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Forrest City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Forrest City include Madison Township, Madison and Caldwell.

Forrest City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 22.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 68.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.8%

Crime Rate

56.69% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 907
  • Violent Crimes: 929
  • Robbery: 144
  • Burglary: 612
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

22.50% Lower than national avg.
  • 16 offenders in Forrest City
  • 10.50 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

119 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 109

Unemployment

Very High 5.5%
  • Arkansas unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Forrest City, AR and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Forrest City's schools as Below Average, with an overall D rating.
1 Private School

Calvary Christian School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Forrest City, AR

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4 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2013, the city of Forrest City, AR issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Forrest City, AR issued 44 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: $505
  • 1 Bedroom: $508
  • 2 Bedrooms: $649
  • 3 Bedrooms: $922
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,016

Zip Codes

72322 72335 72336

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Environmental Hazards

119 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Forrest City, AR has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Forrest City, AR is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Forrest City, AR is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.43°
  • February 42.95°
  • March 52.92°
  • April 62.58°
  • May 70.47°
  • June 79.37°
  • July 80.18°
  • August 79.1°
  • September 73.22°
  • October 61.48°
  • November 51.47°
  • December 42.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forrest City, AR

Earthquakes
Forrest City, AR has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Forrest City, AR has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Forrest City, AR has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Forrest City, AR has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Forrest City, AR: $33,250

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forrest City is 5.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.53%
White Collar - 44.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Asa Hutchinson
  • Sen. John Boozman
  • Sen. Tom Cotton

City Representatives

  • Rick Crawford

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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19 Cemeteries view all

19 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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