Forest City, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 248 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -26.6%
Males: 135  (54.8%)
Females: 113  (45.2%)
Median resident age:

56.8 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64451, 64473.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,707 (it was $31,016 in 2000)
Forest City:

$42,707
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,792 (it was $18,671 in 2000)

Forest City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $82,423 (it was $40,800 in 2000)
Forest City:

$82,423
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $104,389; detached houses: $103,986

Median gross rent in 2022: $379.

March 2022 cost of living index in Forest City: 74.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.3%

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  • Races in Forest City, MO (2022)
    • 19995.7%White alone
    • 31.4%American Indian alone
    • 31.4%Asian alone

Races in Forest City detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Forest City, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Forest City is 225 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (30.3%), American (20.2%), Irish (15.1%), English (10.9%), European (3.4%), Czech (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1857

Elevation: 856 feet

Land area: 0.98 square miles.

Population density: 254 people per square mile   (very low).

Forest City, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.0%
Missouri:

4.2%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $977 (1.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $654 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (24.4 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (71.3 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (412.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Oregon, MO (1.6 miles ),
White Cloud, KS (2.4 miles ),
Fortescue, MO (2.9 miles),
Highland, KS (3.1 miles ),
Bigelow, MO (3.2 miles),
Big Lake, MO (3.2 miles),
Mound City, MO (3.3 miles ),
Fillmore, MO (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.98 N, Longitude: 95.19 W

Distribution of median household income in Forest City, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Forest City, MO in 2022
Forest City satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Forest City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.7%)
  • Social assistance (5.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.4%)
  • Farm supplies merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • Truck transportation (8.3%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.6%)
  • Educational services (21.0%)
  • Social assistance (14.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (14.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Forest City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Child care workers (5.1%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (14.5%)
  • Child care workers (9.7%)
  • Cashiers (9.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4.8%)

Average climate in Forest City, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Forest City, Missouri average temperatures Forest City, Missouri average precipitation Forest City, Missouri humidity Forest City, Missouri wind speed Forest City, Missouri snowfall Forest City, Missouri sunshine Forest City, Missouri clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 75.7. This is about average.

City:

75.7
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2003 was 3.49. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.49
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 37.3. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 30.2. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 7.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

7.40
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Forest City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 102% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/29/1979, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.4 miles away from the Forest City city center injured 20 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/26/1984, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.0 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Forest City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 439% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 263.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 319.7 miles away from Forest City center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 228.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 289.8 miles away from Forest City center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 308.0 miles away from Forest City center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 201.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holt County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Forest City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Forest City:

  • OREGON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; OREGON, MO)
  • HIGHLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • TIFFANY HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MOUND CITY, MO)
  • DONIPHAN CO HEALTH DEPT HHA (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; TROY, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forest City:

  • Highland Community College (about 10 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 27 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 31 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Grantham University (about 58 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 62 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 65 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 71 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)

Points of interest:

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Birthplace of: W. Tate Brady - Ku Klux Klan activist.

Holt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

59.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Forest City:

Marital status in Forest City, MO
  • Never married: 15.4%
  • Now married: 57.1%
  • Separated: 5.5%
  • Widowed: 11.7%
  • Divorced: 10.3%

For population 25 years and over in Forest City:

  • High school or higher: 94.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 4.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 27.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.7
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Forest City, MO (based on Holt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,87119
Mainline Protestant1,56813
Other1821
Catholic501
None1,241-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Here:

4.03 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Here:

6.05 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Holt County:

12.09 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.8%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Holt County:

30.6%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Holt County:

16.1%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Forest City:

43.8%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.7%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Forest City:

32.9
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

19.0%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.5%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.5
Missouri:

6.8

Overweight people:
Forest City:

52.9%
Missouri:

34.3%

General health condition:
Here:

46.7%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Forest City:

85.0%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Forest City, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$401
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,776
Financial Administration 0$0 1$2,000
Totals for Government 0$0 3$4,176

Forest City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $118,000 ($475.81)
    Central Staff Services: $94,000 ($379.03)
    Police Protection: $94,000 ($379.03)
    Regular Highways: $30,000 ($120.97)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $92,000 ($370.97)

Forest City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $98,000 ($395.16)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($20.16)
  • Tax - Property: $74,000 ($298.39)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $59,000 ($237.90)

Forest City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $833,000 ($3358.87)

Strongest AM radio stations in Forest City:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Forest City:

  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KXCV (90.5 FM; MARYVILLE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV.)
  • KAIR-FM (93.7 FM; HORTON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Forest City:

  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K46FG (Channel 46; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDTV COMMISSION)

Forest City fatal accident list:

Nov 1, 2015 12:19 AM, Sr-111, Lat: 39.986111, Lon: -95.197500, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jan 20, 2009 01:15 PM, Sr-111, Lat: 39.983750, Lon: -95.176861, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Aug 23, 1995 09:15 PM, 111, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.0mTotal length
  • $2,161,000Total costs
  • 2,280Total average daily traffic
  • 222Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,921Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic
New bridges in Forest City, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Forest City, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KF0JZS, Licensee ID: L02583683, Grant Date: 08/03/2022, Expiration Date: 08/03/2032, Certifier: Sean L Pierson, Registrant: Sean L Pierson, 106 Grady Ln, Forest City, MO 64451


Most common first names in Forest City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William979.2 years
John872.8 years
George776.7 years
Mary675.5 years
Henry586.4 years
Harry476.7 years
Thomas481.4 years
Hazel485.2 years
Robert474.5 years
Edith481.7 years
Most common last names in Forest City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Sipes881.5 years
Cotton681.0 years
Schaeffer679.8 years
Gordon675.8 years
Pilkington682.0 years
Hughes561.2 years
Whipple478.7 years
Fitzmaurice478.2 years
Hopper472.8 years
Derr483.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Forest City, MO
  • 58.9%Utility gas
  • 28.6%Electricity
  • 5.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.4%Other fuel
  • 1.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Forest City, MO
  • 74.4%Electricity
  • 25.6%Utility gas


Forest City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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