Forest City, Iowa

Population 4,142

Forest City is located in Hancock County, IA. The population is 4,142, making Forest City the largest city in Hancock County.

There are 3 public schools in Forest City with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Forest City is very low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Forest City is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Forest City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Forest City include Forest Township, Madison Township and Mount Valley Township.

Forest City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 72%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Crime Rate

85.01% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 25
  • Violent Crimes: 173
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 74
  • Property Crime: 223
  • Larceny Theft: 124

Registered Offenders

19.87% Higher than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Forest City
  • 16.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

5 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Forest City, IA and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Forest City's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Forest City Christian School

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7 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Forest City, IA

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Forest City, IA issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Forest City, IA issued 9 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

**Displaying data from Forest City, IA
  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $534
  • 1 Bedroom: $593
  • 2 Bedrooms: $739
  • 3 Bedrooms: $998
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,265

Zip Codes

50436

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Environmental Hazards

5 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Forest City, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Forest City, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Forest City, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.98°
  • February 19.45°
  • March 33.7°
  • April 46.32°
  • May 58.97°
  • June 68.37°
  • July 72.68°
  • August 69.16°
  • September 61.15°
  • October 49.03°
  • November 34.45°
  • December 17.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forest City, IA

Earthquakes
Forest City, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Forest City, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Forest City, IA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Forest City, IA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Forest City, IA: $49,309

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forest City is 2.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 54.77%
White Collar - 45.23%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Forest City, IA

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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