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Forrest City, AR


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Forrest City, Arkansas

Introduction to Forrest City, Arkansas

Forrest City, Arkansas, in St Francis county, is 43 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. As of the year 2000 census, 14,774 people lived in Forrest City.

Forrest City History

Forrest City is named in honor of Nathan Bedford Forrest, the Confederate general who built a commissary in the area to serve train passengers. The first railroad entered the area in 1868. Initially, it was known as Forrest town. Later on May 11, 1870, the area was incorporated as Forrest City. In 1874, it became the county seat of St. Francis County, which was established on October 13, 1827.

Forrest City and nearby Attractions

  • Village Creek State Park
  • Saint Francis County Museum
  • Crowley's Ridge Parkway
  • Marianna Lee County Museum
  • Parkin Archeological State Park

Things To Do In Forrest City

Some of the local parks of Forrest City are Beech Grove Park, Stuart Springs Park, Sycamore Street Park, Lincoln Park, and Northside Park. You can also visit Village Creek State Park. The Saint Francis County Museum and Marianna Lee County Museum are also worth visiting. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Valli Vista Shopping Center. The city also has many churches such as the First Baptist Church of Forrest City, Summerfield Church, and Church of God of Forrest City.

Forrest City Transportation

International air transportation is available from Memphis International Airport.

Forrest City Higher Education

East Arkansas Community College and Crowleys Ridge Technical Institute are located within the city.

High Points

Forrest City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyForrest City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyForrest City Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Forrest City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Forrest City, AR

Comparing Forrest City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men26
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
People in Middle Class or Better12
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use510
Walking and Biking to Work24
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents84
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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