ForestOH
A town of 1,286, settled in 1855. A typical home worth about $130K.
What makes Forest stand out
The 2 things Forest does most differently from other towns.
1,286 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Forest’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Forest. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Forest home is worth about $130K
The typical Forest home is worth about $130,000, down 8.9% in a year, 48% below the Ohio typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Forest
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.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Forest beats the Ohio average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Forest | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.2% | 15.3% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 40% of U.S. communities.
91% of working residents leave Forest for work
Where Forest’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Forest
Village in Ohio, United States
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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- Established
- 1855
- Population
- 1,350
- Area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 932 ft
- ZIP code
- 45843