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Forsyth, MO
City in Taney County, Missouri.
Population
2,766
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
818
ZIP codes
0
Forsyth and its ZIP codes
Forsyth at a glance
- Forsyth is about 9.1 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,824, 35% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,600 (16% below Missouri) and median rent is $706 a month.
Local data for Forsyth, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forsyth, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,824
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$706/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
34.3%
Median age
51.6
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (507), Irish Americans (293), French Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Taney County. PPP loans are for Forsyth.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,572
28,673 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$412M
FY 2026, $7,344 per person
How people get to work
Forsyth, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forsyth, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
804
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
141
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 24°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forsyth, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Forsyth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rockaway BeachCity | 2.8 mi | 0.6 |
| Kissee MillsCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Merriam WoodsCity | 4.1 mi | 1.5 |
| KirbyvilleVillage | 4.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Bull CreekVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| TaneyvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HollisterCity | 7.8 mi | 6.4 |
| BransonCity | 9.6 mi | 21.3 |
| SaddlebrookeVillage | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Indian PointVillage | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| Branson WestCity | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Reeds SpringCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Omaha, ARTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Coney IslandVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Kimberling CityCity | 17 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forsyth, MO in?
- Forsyth is in Taney County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Forsyth, MO?
- About 2,766 people live in Forsyth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forsyth?
- Nearby places include Rockaway Beach (2.8 mi), Kissee Mills (3.9 mi), Merriam Woods (4.1 mi), Kirbyville (4.6 mi), Bull Creek (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023