Livability Score

54
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Welty Park
Park
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest City.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Forest City is 76/100 - which is 13% lower than Missouri.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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Forest City crime rates are 3,451 per 100k, which is 35% higher than Missouri
Property Crime
2,830 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
620 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Forest City is $39,318 - which is 21% lower than Missouri.
Med. Household Income
$39,318 F
Unemployment Rate
0.4% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Forest City home prices are $65,200 - which is 54% lower than Missouri
Home Price
$65,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Forest City graduation rate is 72% - which is 14% lower than Missouri
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
72% D-
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Forest City Area Facts

  • Forest City has a Livability Score of 54/100, which is considered poor
  • Forest City crime rates are 35% higher than the Missouri average
  • Cost of living in Forest City is 13% lower than the Missouri average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Forest City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Welty Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Forest City? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Forest City.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Forest City? The cost of living in Forest City is 76/100 - which is 13% lower than Missouri.
      Forest City
      76

      24% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Forest City? Forest City crime rates are 3,451, which are 35% higher than Missouri
      Total Crime
      3,451 per 100k people

      51% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      51% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -19%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Forest City? The median income in Forest City is $39,318 which is 21% lower than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $39,31829% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,33822% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      90% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Forest City a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Forest City home prices? Forest City home prices are $65,200 - which is 54% lower than Missouri
      Median home value
      $65,20065% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $33365% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      7% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Forest City have good schools? The Forest City graduation rate is 72% - which is 14% lower than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Forest City a good place to live? Forest City has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
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      0 total ratings

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      0 total surveys

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