Forrest City

AR

St. Francis County, Arkansas

Population 22K |Median income $42,574 |1 hospital

Population
22,400
St. Francis County
Median Income
$42,574
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$90,900
-60% vs avg
Median Age
40.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
22K-20%
Median Income
$42,574+38%
Median Home Value
$90,900+39%
Poverty Rate
28.5%+0%
Unemployment
9.2%-28%

Economics

Median Rent
$779/mo
Poverty Rate
28.5% +101% vs avg
Unemployment 9.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.2%
Work From Home 3%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

African American 54.5%
White 41%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Asian 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
50.1%
Obesity
48.2%
Short Sleep Duration
46.3%
Physical Inactivity
42.5%
Current Smoking
21.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.9%
Diabetes
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.1%
Binge Drinking
12.8%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.3%
Dental Visit 41.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.3%
Stroke
5.7%

Alerts & News — Forrest City Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Chester and York Counties in South Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jenkins, Screven, and Allendale Counties Through 10:00 AM

NOAA · 35m ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Forrest City, AR? ▼
Forrest City, AR has a population of 22,400 people, located in St. Francis County, Arkansas.
What is the median household income in Forrest City? ▼
The median household income in Forrest City, AR is $42,574 per year. The poverty rate is 28.5%.
What is the median home value in Forrest City? ▼
The median home value in Forrest City, AR is $90,900. Median rent is $779/month.
What are the top health concerns in Forrest City? ▼
The top health indicators in Forrest City include High Blood Pressure (50.1%), Obesity (48.2%), Short Sleep Duration (46.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Forrest City? ▼
Forrest City has 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Forrest City? ▼
The median age in Forrest City, AR is 40.1 years. 14.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Forrest City, AR is located in St. Francis County, Arkansas. With a population of 22K and a median household income of $42,574, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of null/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Forrest City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (St. Francis County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.