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Forest, OH
Village in Hardin County, Ohio.
Population
1,286
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
769
ZIP codes
0
Forest and its ZIP codes
Forest at a glance
- Forest is about 2.7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,938, 22% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,700 (48% below Ohio) and median rent is $820 a month.
Local data for Forest, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Forest, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,938
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$112,700
Median rent
$820/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.8%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (355), Irish Americans (153), French Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Forest.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,079
7,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $5,497 per person
How people get to work
Forest, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.6%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Forest, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
311
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Forest, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PattersonVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.1 |
| WhartonVillage | 4.3 mi | 1.3 |
| KirbyVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount BlanchardVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.5 |
| DunkirkVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| MarseillesVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ArlingtonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DolaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| VanlueVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Upper SanduskyCity | 12 mi | 6.8 |
| CareyVillage | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| KentonCity | 13 mi | 5 |
| JeneraVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HarpsterVillage | 14 mi | 2 |
| McGuffeyVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| AdaVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Forest, OH in?
- Forest is in Hardin County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Forest, OH?
- About 1,286 people live in Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Forest?
- Nearby places include Patterson (1.9 mi), Wharton (4.3 mi), Kirby (4.8 mi), Mount Blanchard (6.6 mi), Dunkirk (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023