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Forest City, IL

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Population
211
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
494 ft
Median Home Value
$86,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$937/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,813
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityCanton, Illinois17 miles away · 13,297 residents.

About Forest City

Forest City is a village in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 222 residents. Forest City is located in northern Mason County 16 miles northeast of Havana, the county seat, and 15 miles northwest of San Jose. Sand Ridge State Forest occupies hilly country to the northwest. Forest City makes sense once you see how its past, landscape, and current gathering spots overlap. The useful thing to know about Forest City is that its older landmarks and current settings belong to one connected place.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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