City profile
Forrest City, AR
St. Francis County · Population 12,646
Forrest City is a town in St. Francis County, AR with about 12,646 residents and a typical home value near $92,000. It is 43 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$92,000
Typical monthly housing
$544
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 75/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Earthquake, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
46 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 49% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
12,646
Black population
73.4%
County
St. Francis County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 12,646 residents
- Typical home value about $92,000
- 43 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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