Forest City, North Carolina

Population 7,480

Forest City is located in Rutherford County, NC. The population is 7,480, making Forest City the largest city in Rutherford County.

There are 7 public schools in Forest City with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Forest City is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Forest City is very high 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 Cool Spring Township, Bostic and Spindale.

Forest City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 25%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 60.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.3%

Crime Rate

71.47% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 295
  • Violent Crimes: 478
  • Robbery: 112
  • Burglary: 2
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 5

Registered Offenders

90.13% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Forest City
  • 1.34 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

234 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 8
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 222

Unemployment

Very High 5.4%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • 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 Forest City, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Forest City's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Forest City, NC 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, NC issued 2 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: $590
  • 1 Bedroom: $590
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,100

Zip Codes

28018 28043 28160

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Environmental Hazards

234 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Forest City, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Forest City, NC is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Forest City, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.53°
  • February 45.5°
  • March 53.08°
  • April 62°
  • May 69.46°
  • June 78.33°
  • July 80.6°
  • August 79.26°
  • September 73.37°
  • October 61.67°
  • November 51.72°
  • December 38.08°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Forest City, NC

Earthquakes
Forest City, NC has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Forest City, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Forest City, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Forest City, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Forest City, NC: $25,689

Unemployment

Unemployment in Forest City is 5.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.25%
White Collar - 58.75%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Patrick T. McHenry

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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7 Cemeteries view all

5 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Forest City, NC

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Forest City, NC

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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