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Forest Hills, NC
Village in Jackson County, North Carolina.
Population
329
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
664
ZIP codes
0
Forest Hills and its ZIP codes
Forest Hills at a glance
- Forest Hills is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Forest Hills.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,793
19,262 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$278M
FY 2026, $6,445 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Forest Hills, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
783
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
264
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 26°F
54.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest Hills, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Forest Hills
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CullowheeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 3.8 |
| WebsterTown | 4 mi | 1 |
| SylvaTown | 5.6 mi | 3.2 |
| DillsboroTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| GlenvilleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.3 |
| WhittierCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| FranklinTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| CashiersCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CherokeeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.1 |
| Bryson CityTown | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| WaynesvilleTown | 17 mi | 9 |
| HighlandsTown | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Maggie ValleyTown | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| Lake JunaluskaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.3 |
| ClydeTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Sky Valley, GACity | 23 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest Hills, NC in?
- Forest Hills is in Jackson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Forest Hills, NC?
- About 329 people live in Forest Hills, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest Hills?
- Nearby places include Cullowhee (1.3 mi), Webster (4 mi), Sylva (5.6 mi), Dillsboro (6.2 mi), Glenville (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023