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Forest City, MO

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Population
245
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
878 ft
Median Home Value
$46,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$393/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$46,875
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MissouriPopulation rankingHighest population places in MissouriNearest larger communitySt. Joseph, Missouri25 miles away · 71,001 residents.

About Forest City

Forest City is a city in Holt County, Missouri, United States. The 2020 census counted 243 residents. Forest City was platted on May 16, 1857, with later additions being filed in 1868. The city was named from the dense forest near the original the town site. 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 FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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