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Population in 2022: 292 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.2%
Males: 146  (50.2%)
Females: 146  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

35.1 years
Louisiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 71263.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,926 (it was $35,000 in 2000)
Forest:

$33,926
LA:

$55,416

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,233 (it was $13,191 in 2000)

Forest village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $69,628 (it was $34,700 in 2000)
Forest:

$69,628
LA:

$209,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $136,935; detached houses: $230,790; mobile homes: $40,571

Median gross rent in 2022: $724.

March 2022 cost of living index in Forest: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 19.5%

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  • Races in Forest, LA (2022)
    • 22588.9%White alone
    • 249.5%Black alone

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Ancestries: American (28.0%), English (8.9%), French (7.1%), German (7.1%), Irish (4.8%), Scottish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 1.66 square miles.

Population density: 176 people per square mile   (very low).

Forest, Louisiana map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.2%
Louisiana:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Forest village:

0.6% ($199)
Louisiana:

0.3% ($199)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Monroe, LA (44.3 miles , pop. 53,107).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Shreveport, LA (139.2 miles , pop. 200,145).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (312.5 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Pioneer, LA (2.0 miles),
Oak Grove, LA (2.2 miles ),
Lake Providence, LA (3.7 miles ),
Epps, LA (3.7 miles ),
Kilbourne, LA (3.9 miles ),
Bonita, LA (4.2 miles ),
Wilmot, AR (4.6 miles ),
Mer Rouge, LA (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 32.79 N, Longitude: 91.41 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 318

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

6.7%
Louisiana:

3.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+4.6%).
Most common industries in Forest, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.7%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.8%)
  • Public administration (6.8%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (20.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.3%)
  • Truck transportation (10.0%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers (8.3%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Health care (16.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.3%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (7.0%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common occupations in Forest, LA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.0%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (8.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (18.6%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (11.6%)
  • Cashiers (11.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (7.0%)

Average climate in Forest, Louisiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Forest-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Louisiana state average. It is 114% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 28.7 miles away from the Forest village center killed 47 people and injured 510 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.7 miles away from the village center killed 58 people and injured 795 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Forest-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Louisiana state average. It is 283% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 206.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 182.8 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 170.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 172.8 miles away from Forest center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 360.2 miles away from the city center
On 2/28/2011 at 05:00:50, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MW, Depth: 2.0 mi) earthquake occurred 179.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in West Carroll Parish (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 6, Floods: 4, Storms: 4, Freezes: 2, Drought: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Forest topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Forest:

  • EAST CARROLL COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 5 miles away; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL MEM. HOSPITAL HOME (Home Health Center, about 5 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • CARROLL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • FMCNA - OAK GROVE (Dialysis Facility, about 6 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 6 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL CARE CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)
  • WEST CARROLL COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; OAK GROVE, LA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Forest:

  • Louisiana Delta Community College (about 42 miles; Monroe, LA; Full-time enrollment: 3,168)
  • University of Louisiana at Monroe (about 43 miles; Monroe, LA; FT enrollment: 6,764)
  • University of Arkansas at Monticello (about 60 miles; Monticello, AR; FT enrollment: 3,130)
  • Alcorn State University (about 66 miles; Alcorn State, MS; FT enrollment: 3,479)
  • Hinds Community College (about 69 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 70 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi College (about 71 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)

Public high school in Forest:

  • FOREST SCHOOL (Students: 514, Location: 158 CLOVER STREET, Grades: PK-12)
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Notable location: Forest Volunteer Fire Department Central Station (A). Display/hide its location on the map

West Carroll Parish has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.8 people
Louisiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

80.2%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.8%
Whole state:

6.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Forest:

Marital status in Forest, LA
  • Never married: 33.7%
  • Now married: 40.3%
  • Separated: 3.6%
  • Widowed: 6.0%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Forest:

  • High school or higher: 82.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 18.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
Louisiana average:

11.9

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Forest, LA (based on West Carroll Parish data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant8,10838
Black Protestant5734
Mainline Protestant3745
Catholic1401
Other-1
None2,409-
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: 5
This county:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 5
This county:

4.33 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

4.49 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 1
West Carroll Parish:

0.87 / 10,000 pop.
Louisiana:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
West Carroll Parish:

12.9%
Louisiana:

10.9%
Adult obesity rate:
West Carroll Parish:

29.7%
Louisiana:

29.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
Louisiana:

13.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.6%
State:

49.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.0%
Louisiana:

46.5%

Average BMI:
Forest:

29.3
Louisiana:

29.1

People feeling badly about themselves:
Forest:

24.7%
State:

20.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Forest:

9.5%
State:

11.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Forest:

6.8
Louisiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.5%
Louisiana:

34.5%

General health condition:
Here:

54.3%
Louisiana:

55.8%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.9%
State:

80.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Forest, LA 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
Water Supply 3$8,746$34,9840$0
Other Government Administration 1$4,578$54,9364$230
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$1,600
Totals for Government 4$13,324$39,9725$1,830

Strongest AM radio stations in Forest:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • KNOE (540 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KRJO (1680 AM; 10 kW; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEEL (710 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KGHT (880 AM; 50 kW; SHERIDAN, AR; Owner: METROPOLITAN RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • KAAY (1090 AM; 50 kW; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KWKH (1130 AM; 50 kW; SHREVEPORT, LA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMLB (1440 AM; 5 kW; MONROE, LA)
  • KMBS (1310 AM; 5 kW; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: RED BEAR BROADCASTING)
  • KLPL (1050 AM; 0 kW; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Forest:

  • KWCL-FM (96.7 FM; OAK GROVE, LA; Owner: KWCL-FM BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLPL-FM (92.7 FM; LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KJLO-FM (104.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KEDM (90.3 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE)
  • KXRR (106.1 FM; MONROE, LA; Owner: MONROE RADIO MEMBERS, L.L.C.)
  • KZYQ (103.5 FM; LAKE VILLAGE, AR; Owner: DELTA RADIO, INC.)
  • KGGM (93.5 FM; DELHI, LA; Owner: K.T. ENTERPRISES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Forest:

  • KARD (Channel 14; WEST MONROE, LA; Owner: QUORUM OF LOUISIANA LICENSE, LLC)
  • KTVE (Channel 10; EL DORADO, AR; Owner: PIEDMONT TELEVISION OF MONROE/EL DORADO LICENSE LLC)
  • KNOE-TV (Channel 8; MONROE, LA; Owner: NOE CORP., LLC)
  • KLTM-TV (Channel 13; MONROE, LA; Owner: LOUISIANA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)

Forest fatal accident list:

Mar 23, 2017 04:50 PM, Sr-17, Center St, Lat: 32.793028, Lon: -91.413228, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
May 19, 2017 01:30 PM, Sr-582, Lat: 32.783806, Lon: -91.460164, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Sep 24, 1978 01:50 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 52ft / 16.1mTotal length
  • $643,000Total costs
  • 4,875Total average daily traffic
  • 492Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,027Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Forest, LA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Forest, LA

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Forest)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 1 Km S Of Int Hwy 17 & 582 (Lat: 32.768750 Lon: -91.417333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 137 m, Overall height: 142 m, Call Sign: WPIR873,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.325 MHz, Grant Date: 10/14/2015, Expiration Date: 11/03/2025, Certifier: Kenneth R Goodwin, Registrant: Lousisana Department Of Ag And Forestry, 515 Forestry Rd., Woodworth, LA 71485, Phone: (318) 487-5867, Email:

  • Lat: 32.769556 Lon: -91.425389, Call Sign: WPXQ698,
    Assigned Frequencies: 464.875 MHz, 469.875 MHz, Grant Date: 05/21/2003, Expiration Date: 05/21/2013, Cancellation Date: 07/27/2013, Certifier: Evelyn Jones, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 214 Meters W Int La 17 & Hixons Chapel Rd (Lat: 32.768611 Lon: -91.417500), Type: Tower, Structure height: 137.2 m, Overall height: 141.7 m, Call Sign: WQJV375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 770.081 MHz, 770.856 MHz, 771.206 MHz, Grant Date: 11/12/2009, Expiration Date: 05/11/2010, Cancellation Date: 07/17/2010, Certifier: Jeya Selvaratnam, Registrant: State Of Louisiana, 8001 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: (225) 925-6036, Fax: (225) 925-7003, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • OAK GROVE, 214 Meters W Int La 17 & Hixons Chapel Rd (Lat: 32.768611 Lon: -91.417500), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 137.2 m, Overall height: 141.7 m, Call Sign: WQQU622,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 03/05/2013, Expiration Date: 03/05/2023, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2023, Certifier: Christopher Pickard, Registrant: Uniti Fiber LLC, 107 St. Francis Street, Suite 1800, Mobile, AL 36602, Phone: (877) 652-2321, Email:

  • FORREST HS, 158 Clover Street Forest, Louisiana 71242 (Lat: 32.792556 Lon: -91.410139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 58 m, Overall height: 59.7 m, Call Sign: WQSB990,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/28/2013, Expiration Date: 08/28/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2023, Certifier: Brad Warden, Registrant: Skyrider Communications, LLC, 308 Pine Street, West Monroe, LA 71291, Phone: (318) 654-8127, Fax: (888) 704-9344, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Forest, LA
  • 59.4%Electricity
  • 28.1%Utility gas
  • 12.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Forest, LA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 30.0%Utility gas
  • 10.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Forest compared to Louisiana state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
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