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Crime in Forest summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Forest. Key points include:
There were 83 total crimes in Forest in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest is 1,586.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest is 707.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Forest is 879.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Forest is -25.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Forest Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Forest / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 83 | 1,586.4 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 707.2 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 248.5 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 420.5 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 46 | 879.2 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 14 | 267.6 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 26 | 496.9 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 114.7 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Forest summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Forest. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Forest is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Forest is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Forest is $122,992.
The median income in Forest is $49,724.
Forest's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Forest Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Forest | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 56 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 91 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Forest, MS Weather
The average high in Forest is 75.8° and the average low is 51.9°.
There are 73.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 57.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Forest |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Forest Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Forest
The current population in Forest is 5,357. The population has decreased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,357 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 5,365 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,416 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 5,464 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 5,569 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 5,629 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 5,668 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,679 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,700 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,713 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 5,719 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 5,714 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,702 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 5,703 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,711 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Forest
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Forest is:
23.0% White with 1,232 White residents.
37.3% African American with 1,997 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 8 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 14 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 179 Two Or More residents.
36.0% Hispanic with 1,927 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Forest | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23.0% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 37.3% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 36.0% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Forest
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Forest is 44.9% female with 2,404 female residents.
Forest is 55.1% male with 2,953 male residents.
| Gender | Forest | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.9% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.1% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Forest for adults over 25
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13.0% of adults in Forest completed < 9th grade.
14.0% of adults in Forest completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Forest completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Forest completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Forest completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Forest completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Forest completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Forest completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Forest completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Forest | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 13.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 14.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Forest, Mississippi
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15.7% of households in Forest earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Forest earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.1% of households in Forest earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Forest earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.8% of households in Forest earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.2% of households in Forest earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.1% of households in Forest earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Forest earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.4% of households in Forest earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Forest earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Forest | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 15.7% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.1% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.2% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
