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Forest City, IL
Village in Mason County, Illinois.
Population
223
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
427
ZIP codes
0
Forest City and its ZIP codes
Forest City at a glance
- Forest City is 87% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Forest City, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mason County. PPP loans are for Forest City.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,851
2,829 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.4M
FY 2026, $7,593 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Forest City, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
323
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
42
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest City, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Forest City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManitoVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Goofy RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| TopekaVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| LiverpoolVillage | 9 mi | 0.1 |
| EastonVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Green ValleyVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| BannerVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| South PekinVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| San JoseVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| HavanaCity | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Kingston MinesVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| DunfermlineVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Mason CityCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| GlasfordVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| St. DavidVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| MapletonVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest City, IL in?
- Forest City is in Mason County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Forest City, IL?
- About 223 people live in Forest City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest City?
- Nearby places include Manito (4.3 mi), Goofy Ridge (5.7 mi), Topeka (5.9 mi), Liverpool (9 mi), Easton (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023