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Forrest, IL
Village in Livingston County, Illinois.
Population
994
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,533
ZIP codes
0
Forrest and its ZIP codes
Forrest at a glance
- Forrest is about 6.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,426 a year, 12% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 (57% below Illinois) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Forrest, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forrest, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,426
Poverty rate
10.0%
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
34.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (436), Irish Americans (197), Mexican Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Forrest.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,719
13,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,404
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$235M
FY 2026, $6,561 per person
How people get to work
Forrest, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forrest, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forrest, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Forrest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairburyCity | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| ChatsworthTown | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| StrawnVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
| SauneminVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| SibleyVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Piper CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| CullomVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| AnchorVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MelvinVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RobertsVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| EmingtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| KemptonVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| PontiacCity | 16 mi | 8.4 |
| ThawvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ColfaxVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| ChenoaCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forrest, IL in?
- Forrest is in Livingston County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Forrest, IL?
- About 994 people live in Forrest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forrest?
- Nearby places include Fairbury (5.4 mi), Chatsworth (6.4 mi), Strawn (6.5 mi), Saunemin (10 mi), Sibley (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023