A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Forreston's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Forreston 2.1

Illinois 2.9

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Forreston 5

Illinois 17.7

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Forreston

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

7worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.5%More adults with COPDIL 6.3% · worse 15.8%More smokersIL 12.1% · worse 9.2%More adults who have had cancerIL 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Fhn Memorial HospitalFreeport · 12 mi · ER

Whiteside Chd - Rock FallsRock Falls · 24.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Forreston · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forreston →

Natural hazards in Forreston

Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Forreston flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Forreston MapForreston vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forreston →

Forreston’s library

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Forreston Public Library204 First Avenue

Fine-free31 hrs a week

How busy is it?Busier than mostvs. similar-size libraries, by visits per residentCompare →What’s on for kids?75 programsa year for ages 0–11Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Forreston Public Library →

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Forreston vs Pecatonica - Girls Sophomore Basketball 02/09/2027 | Watch Live & On Demand

Freeport vs Hononegah Comm. - Girls Freshman Volleyball 09/22/2026 | Live & On Demand

Eastland vs Eastland - Boys Varsity Football 09/15/2026 | Watch Live & On Demand

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