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Forsyth, MO


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Forsyth, Missouri

Forsyth, Missouri, in Taney county, is 38 miles S of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 164 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. As of the year 2000 census, 1,686 people lived in Forsyth.

The People and Families of Forsyth

In Forsyth, about 60% of adults are married.

In Forsyth, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Forsyth had a median family income of $39,625.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Forsyth.

Forsyth Housing

An estimated 72% of living spaces in Forsyth are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. The housing stock in Forsyth is younger than in most places. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Forsyth, 91% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in Forsyth.

Comparative Profile of Forsyth, MO

Comparing Forsyth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty67
Median Family Income56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime55
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