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Crime in Forrest City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Forrest City. Key points include:
There were 497 total crimes in Forrest City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Forrest City is 4,030.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Forrest City is 1,175.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Forrest City is 2,854.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Forrest City is 90.17% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Forrest City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forrest City / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 497 | 4,030.2 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 145 | 1,175.8 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 5 | 40.5 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 24.3 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 130 | 1,054.2 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 352 | 2,854.4 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 53 | 429.8 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 250 | 2,027.2 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 397.3 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Forrest City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forrest City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forrest City is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forrest City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Forrest City is $73,435.
The median income in Forrest City is $35,689.
Forrest City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forrest City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forrest City | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forrest City, AR Weather
The average high in Forrest City is 71.2° and the average low is 51.2°.
There are 69.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.9 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forrest City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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I must say I live in Forrest city and where ever did you get the info that this town spends most the money on education for the kids- That's a total lie, this town is in need of major makeovers from buildings to law and government
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Forrest City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forrest City
The current population in Forrest City is 12,646. The population has decreased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,646 | -1.4% |
| 2023 | 12,826 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 13,010 | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 13,372 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 14,062 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 14,285 | -1.3% |
| 2018 | 14,475 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 14,691 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 14,871 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 14,999 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 15,122 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 15,228 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 15,245 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 15,221 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 15,174 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forrest City
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Forrest City is:
20.8% White with 2,633 White residents.
73.1% African American with 9,249 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 23 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.6% Two Or More with 80 Two Or More residents.
4.8% Hispanic with 609 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forrest City | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.8% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 73.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forrest City
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Forrest City is 41.4% female with 5,234 female residents.
Forrest City is 58.6% male with 7,412 male residents.
| Gender | Forrest City | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 58.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forrest City for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Forrest City completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Forrest City completed 9-12th grade.
44.0% of adults in Forrest City completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Forrest City completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Forrest City completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Forrest City completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Forrest City completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Forrest City completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Forrest City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forrest City | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 44.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forrest City, Arkansas
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16.5% of households in Forrest City earn Less than $10,000.
9.9% of households in Forrest City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.4% of households in Forrest City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.0% of households in Forrest City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.1% of households in Forrest City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.6% of households in Forrest City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
5.2% of households in Forrest City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.6% of households in Forrest City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Forrest City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.7% of households in Forrest City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forrest City | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.5% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.9% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.4% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.1% | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.6% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
