Information on Forest, Scott County
The City of Forest is located in the state of Mississippi, in Scott County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Forest City HALL, Scott County
| Forest City Hall's address | Forest Forest Municipal Building P.O. Box 298 Forest MS 39074 United States | |
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| Phone number of Forest City Hall | +1 601-469-2921 | |
| Forest, MS email | Loading... | |
| Forest official website | forest-ms.com | |
| Mayor of Forest | Nancy N. Chambers | |
| Scott County, Mississippi: Vital Records | Forest vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Mississippi birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Forest
What county is Forest MS in?Forest, MS is located in Scott County |
Where is Forest, Mississippi ?Forest is a city in Scott County. It is situated in the central region of Mississippi, USA, approximately 45 miles east of the state capital, Jackson. Forest is located near Interstate 20, making it accessible to both Jackson and Meridian, and lies within a predominantly forested area. |
Forest administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Mississippi |
| County | Scott - other counties in Mississippi |
Demography of Forest
| Name of Forest inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 5 987 inhabitants | 58 / 4 042 | ||
| Population density in Forest | 457,0 pop/sq mi (176,5 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Forest, MS
Where to apply for a passport in Forest, MS? There are 1 passport offices in Forest, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
|---|---|---|
| SCOTT COUNTY COURTHOUSE | 100 MAIN STREET | 6014691922 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Forest
There are 4 bank branches in Forest.
The Bank of Forest is the most popular bank in Forest with 1 branch offices, followed by The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi with 1 branch offices and then BancorpSouth Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Forest:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| The Bank of Forest | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| The Citizens Bank of Philadelphia, Mississippi | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| BancorpSouth Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Community Bank of Mississippi | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Forest administrative numbers
| Forest City code | 2825340 |
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| Forest City postcode | 39074 |
Transportation modes in Forest
| Airport | Jackson–Evers International Airport 35.2 miles 36.6 miles Meridian Regional Airport 42.4 miles |
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Forest territory
| Forest area | 13,10 sq mi (33,93 km²) |
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| Forest altitude | 456 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 32.3598 Longitude: -89.4759 Latitude: 32° 21' 35'' North Longitude: 89° 28' 33'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Forest | Currently, the town Forest isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Forest |
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| Natural parks | Forest isn't part of a natural park |
What is Forest close to?
| Nearby cities include: Lake, Morton, Walnut Grove and Sebastopol | ||
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| Lena | Walnut Grove | Walnut Grove |
| Morton |  | Lake |
| Morton | Lake | Lake |
| Lake 8.7 miles | Morton 10.5 miles | Walnut Grove 16.2 miles |
| Sebastopol 16.6 miles | Polkville 17.4 miles | Lena 17.6 miles |
| Newton 19.3 miles | Pelahatchie 19.6 miles | Montrose 21.5 miles |
| Decatur 21.9 miles | Raleigh 22.7 miles | Louin 23 miles |
| Sylvarena 24.5 miles | Union 25.6 miles | Puckett 26.2 miles |
| Hickory 26.7 miles | Carthage 26.8 miles | Bay Springs 28.8 miles |
| Brandon 30.6 miles | ||
Distance between Forest and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1674 miles | Houston : 393 miles closest | Philadelphia : 958 miles |
| Phoenix : 1313 miles | San Antonio : 573 miles | San Diego : 1608 miles |
| Dallas : 426 miles | San Jose : 1859 miles | Jacksonville : 482 miles |
| Indianapolis : 546 miles | San Francisco : 1926 miles | Austin : 509 miles |
| Columbus : 640 miles | Fort Worth : 460 miles | Charlotte : 534 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Forest, MS
Elementary schools in Forest
Forest Elementary School
District of Forest Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 4
Students : 816
Middle schools in Forest
Hawkins Middle School
District of Forest Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 464
High schools in Forest
Forest High School
District of Forest Municipal School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 408
Alternative schools in Forest
Scott Central Attendance Center
District of Scott County School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 952
schools in Forest
Forest Scott County Vocational Technical Center
District of Scott County School DistrictLeisure and activities in Forest surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Forest Country Club | Beaver Creek Golf Club to Newton 16.2 miles |
| Dancing Rabbit Golf Club - The Azaleas to Philadelphia 17.3 miles | |