Forest town, Wisconsin
Forest town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Forest town is a geographic entity located in Richland County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 351. The land area covers 35.47 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 351 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs | ±4.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 151 | ±31 | 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 | 234 | ±46 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 151 | ±31 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 83 | ±27 |
| Median Home Value | $171,300 | ±$134,155 |
| Median Gross Rent | $900 | ±$281 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $67,813 | ±$18,241 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,293 | ±$7,222 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 30 | ±18 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | ±5.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 173 | ±41 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 75.5% | ±20% |
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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TOWN OF FOREST
GUS Population: 346 (2024)
ID: 191875
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIR
10396 COUNTY HIGHWAY I, VIOLA WI 54664-8702
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GUS Population: 17,123 (2024)
ID: 209767
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 310, RICHLAND CENTER WI 53581-0310
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Hillsboro, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Hillsboro, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Viola, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Viola, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | La Farge, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | La Farge, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | La Farge, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | La Farge, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Viroqua, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Soldiers Grove, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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VIOLA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 137 S. MAIN ST., VIOLA, WI, 54664 |
(608) 627-1850
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LAWTON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 118 N. BIRD ST., LA FARGE, WI, 54639 |
(608) 625-2015
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READSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 129 W. WISCONSIN AVE., READSTOWN, WI, 54652 |
(608) 629-5465
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SOLDIERS GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 102 PASSIVE SUN DR., SOLAR TOWN CEN, SOLDIERS GROVE, WI, 54655 |
(608) 624-5815
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MCINTOSH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 205 SOUTH ROCK AVENUE, VIROQUA, WI, 54665 |
(608) 637-7151
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ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 313 MAIN ST., ONTARIO, WI, 54651 |
(608) 337-4651
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BEKKUM MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.3 mi away | 206 N. MAIN ST., WESTBY, WI, 54667 |
(608) 634-4419
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GAYS MILLS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.4 mi away | 16381 STATE HWY. 131, STE. 2, GAYS MILLS, WI, 54631 |
(608) 735-4331
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BREWER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.0 mi away | 325 N. CENTRAL AVE., RICHLAND CENTER, WI, 53581 |
(608) 647-6444
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HILLSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 819 HIGH AVE., HILLSBORO, WI, 54634 |
(608) 489-2192
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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 VIROQUA, WI US, located 13.0 miles from Forest town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.9° | 6.1° | 14.5° | 1.16" | 11.3" |
| February | 27.6° | 9.5° | 18.6° | 1.14" | 10.4" |
| March | 40.4° | 21.3° | 30.9° | 1.99" | 7.1" |
| April | 54.3° | 33.1° | 43.7° | 3.98" | 3.8" |
| May | 66.0° | 44.8° | 55.4° | 4.72" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.3° | 55.3° | 65.3° | 5.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.1° | 59.0° | 69.0° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.4° | 57.1° | 67.2° | 4.58" | 0.0" |
| September | 70.2° | 48.3° | 59.3° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 56.9° | 36.4° | 46.7° | 2.65" | 0.4" |
| November | 41.2° | 24.4° | 32.8° | 1.98" | 4.0" |
| December | 28.4° | 13.1° | 20.8° | 1.58" | 10.2" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola village | Village | 2.5 mi | — |
| La Farge village | Village | 4.7 mi | — |
| Readstown village | Village | 7.9 mi | — |
| Yuba village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Soldiers Grove village | Village | 11.0 mi | — |
| Boaz village | Village | 13.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5510326475. • 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.