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Forest

A village of 1,286 people in Ohio
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About Forest

Village in Ohio, United States
1855Established
1,350Population
1.5 sq miArea
932 ftElevation

Forest is a village in Hardin and Wyandot counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 1,350 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code45843
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Housing in Forest

$130K▼ 8.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Forest home is worth about $130,000, down 8.9% in a year, 48% below the Ohio typical home.

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Most working residents leave Forest for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Kenton (13%), Upper Sandusky (9%) and Columbus (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Kenton
13%
Upper Sandusky
9%
Columbus
5%
Marion
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Forest →

Health in Forest

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 48% of towns with similar incomes.

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1worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Hardin Memorial HospitalKenton · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Kenton Community Health CenterKenton · 12.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Forest · CMS · HRSAHealth in Forest →

Natural hazards in Forest

40
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Forest →

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Forest has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 22°Winter
60° / 40°Spring
82° / 61°Summer
63° / 43°Fall
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Forest-Jackson Public Library102 W. Lima St. · part of Forest-Jackson Public Library
Fine-freeE-books50 hrs a week
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