Forrest City

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Forrest City, AR

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Bask in the Jewel of the Delta’s country setting

Suburban Rural Affordable Historic Quaint Quiet Laidback Lush Active

Situated along the I-40 corridor between Little Rock and Memphis, Tennessee, Forrest City is a small town on the move. Established in 1870, Forrest City touts a storied past evident in the historic buildings that populate the downtown area, the many artifacts on display at the Saint Francis County Museum, and the town’s location on Davidson’s Approach—which is part of the Arkansas Heritage Trails System.

Forrest City residents enjoy a tranquil atmosphere, with plenty of lush surroundings and quiet neighborhoods. Outdoor recreation abounds at numerous local parks in addition to the nearby Village Creek State Park, Saint Francis National Forest, and White River National Wildlife Refuge. Forrest City is also within minutes of multiple rivers, where residents partake in fishing and kayaking.

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

34

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Stewart Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

440 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Academy Of Excellence

Public

Grades 6

139 Students

2
out of 10

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

725 Students

Rating Unavailable

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 5-6

Rating Unavailable

Forrest City Jr. High

Public

Grades 7-8

275 Students

6
out of 10

Lincoln Academy Of Excellence

Public

Grades 6

139 Students

2
out of 10

Forrest City High School

Public

Grades 9-12

580 Students

2
out of 10

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.