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Forest City, MO

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Population
245
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
878 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Forest City

Tucked into the bluffs of Holt County, Forest City began in the 1850s as a lively Missouri River trading post named for the thick timber surrounding it. Even after a historic flood in 1868 shifted the riverbed further west, the community held onto its quiet charm and heritage. Today, it offers a peaceful, rural pace of living along Route 111, where local history still feels close at hand through spots like the town's Drug Store Museum.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingRural FitA+99.0ratingBright SkiesA93.5rating

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