Forest City is a city in Hancock County and Winnebago County in the U.S. state of Iowa, and the county seat of Winnebago County. The population was 4,285 in the 2020 census, a decline from the 4,362 population in 2000. Forest City is the home of Waldorf University, a private university, and the primary manufacting center for Winnebago Industries.
Midwest
Forest City
Hancock County, IA
Population
4,613
Walk Score
66 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$695
Median home value
$133,500
[[Municipal corporation
1878
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Historic districts
- Pilot Knob State Park, Trail Area (Area 6a-6c) · listed 1990
- Pilot Knob State Park: Portals in Area 5b · listed 1995
Notable landmarks
- Pilot Knob State Park, Amphitheater (Area 4) · listed 1990
- Pilot Knob State Park, Observation Tower (Area 2) · listed 1990
- Pilot Knob State Park, Picnic Shelter (Area 3) · listed 1990
- Pilot Knob State Park, Portals (Area 5a) · listed 1990
- Forest City City Hall
- Thompson, Charles J., House · listed 1978
- Winnebago County Courthouse · listed 1981
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