ForestWI
A town of 1,295. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
What makes Forest stand out
The thing Forest does most differently from other towns.
1,295 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Forest. Another town gets a different order.
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 4% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Forest
Most working residents leave Forest for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Fond du Lac (23%), Calumet (7%) and Plymouth (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Where working residents work
Forest’s public schools outperform 74% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Forest’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 89 | |
| St. Pauls Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 89 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Forest has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 10°, and about 45 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
9.8% of Forest is conserved land
4.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mullet Creek State Wildlife Area | 2.6 mi | 2,364 |
Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns
Forest beats the Wisconsin average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Forest | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.2% | 12.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.3% | 5.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10% | 8.6% |
98% 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
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Forest is a town in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 975 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Banner, Dotyville, and Graham Corners are located in the town.
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- Population
- 975
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,014 ft
- Area code
- 920