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Forest, MS

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Population
5,433
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
479 ft
Median Home Value
$141,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$900/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,724
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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Forest in context.

OverallBest places in MississippiPopulation rankingHighest population places in MississippiNearest larger communityBrandon, Mississippi31 miles away · 26,122 residents.

About Forest

Forest is a city and the county seat of Scott County, Mississippi, situated in the central part of the state. Anchored by major employers in the poultry processing and defense manufacturing sectors—including Koch Foods and a Raytheon systems facility—the community of approximately 5,357 is served by the Forest Municipal School District locally.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.9ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA+97.9rating

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