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1910
Public school building, 1910
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About Forrest
Village in Illinois, United StatesForrest is a village in Livingston County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Forrest
The median sale price was $95,000 in April 2026.
Work & commute in Forrest
Full picture →Most working residents leave Forrest for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Fairbury (10%), Pontiac (7%) and Bloomington (4%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Forrest
Health Grade B
Healthier than 55% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Forrest
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Forrest
Full climate →Forrest has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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