Forest City township, Illinois
Forest City township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest City township is a geographic entity located in Mason County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 444. The land area covers 33.31 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 444 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs | ±17.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 191 | ±56 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 261 | ±70 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 191 | ±56 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 70 | ±62 |
| Median Home Value | $111,300 | ±$29,421 |
| Median Gross Rent | $937 | ±$51 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,715 | ±$2,693 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,401 | ±$6,702 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.9% | ±17.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 114 | ±84 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% | ±8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 191 | ±65 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 99% | ±7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FOREST CITY
GUS Population: 451 (2024)
ID: 163187
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
30547 COUNTY ROAD 1900 N, FOREST CITY IL 61532-9753
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GUS Population: 12,543 (2024)
ID: 194542
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: TREASURER
COUNTY BUILDING, HAVANA IL 62644
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Delavan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Pekin, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Havana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Havana, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Mason City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Mason City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Mason City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Manito, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Spoon River College
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College | 18.3 mi away | 23235 North County 22, Canton, IL, 61520-8622 |
3096474645
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FORMAN VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 404 1/2 SOUTH HARRISON STREET, MANITO, IL, 61546 |
(309) 968-6093
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Graham Hospital School of Nursing
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College | 18.5 mi away | 210 W Walnut St, Canton, IL, 61520-2497 |
3096474086
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MASON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 820 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, MASON CITY, IL, 62664 |
(217) 482-3799
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HAVANA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 12.7 mi away | 201 WEST ADAMS STREET, HAVANA, IL, 62644 |
(309) 543-4701
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AYER PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 208 LOCUST STREET, DELAVAN, IL, 61734 |
(309) 244-8236
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LEWISTOWN CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 17.9 mi away | 1126 NORTH MAIN, LEWISTOWN, IL, 61542 |
(309) 547-2860
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PEKIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.3 mi away | 301 SOUTH FOURTH STREET, PEKIN, IL, 61554 |
(309) 347-7111
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PARLIN-INGERSOLL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 205 WEST CHESTNUT STREET, CANTON, IL, 61520 |
(309) 647-0328
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TREMONT DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 21.8 mi away | 215 SOUTH SAMPSON STREET, TREMONT, IL, 61568 |
(309) 925-5432
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HAVANA, IL US, located 12.8 miles from Forest City township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.5° | 16.4° | 25.0° | 2.20" | 9.7" |
| February | 38.8° | 20.4° | 29.6° | 2.18" | 5.8" |
| March | 51.2° | 30.2° | 40.7° | 2.72" | 3.2" |
| April | 63.8° | 40.9° | 52.4° | 4.22" | 1.2" |
| May | 74.5° | 52.8° | 63.7° | 5.08" | 0.0" |
| June | 84.6° | 61.6° | 73.1° | 4.73" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 65.1° | 76.6° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.0° | 62.9° | 74.4° | 4.02" | 0.0" |
| September | 80.4° | 53.5° | 66.9° | 3.26" | 0.0" |
| October | 67.8° | 42.0° | 54.9° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.4° | 31.8° | 42.1° | 2.73" | 1.1" |
| December | 39.1° | 21.8° | 30.5° | 2.35" | 6.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest City village | Village | 2.2 mi | — |
| Topeka village | Village | 5.5 mi | — |
| Manito village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| Goofy Ridge CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Easton village | Village | 7.5 mi | — |
| Liverpool village | Village | 9.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1712526766. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.