Forsyth, Missouri facts for kids
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Forsyth, Missouri
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Location of Forsyth, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Taney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.39 sq mi (8.78 km2) |
| • Land | 3.37 sq mi (8.72 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,730 |
| • Density | 811.05/sq mi (313.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65653
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-25192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394793 |
| Website | http://cityofforsythmo.com/ |
Forsyth is a city located in Taney County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,730 people lived there. It is the main city, or county seat, of Taney County. Forsyth is also part of the larger Branson area. You can find Forsyth right on the edge of Lake Taneycomo, along U.S. Route 160.
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History of Forsyth
The town of Forsyth has a long history. A post office was opened here way back in 1837. The community was named after John Forsyth. He was an important person who served as the 13th United States Secretary of State.
Geography and Location
Forsyth is located at specific coordinates: 36 degrees, 41 minutes, 12 seconds North and 93 degrees, 6 minutes, 46 seconds West. The city covers a total area of about 2.25 square miles (5.83 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Understanding Forsyth's Climate
Forsyth experiences a varied climate throughout the year. The weather can change quite a bit from season to season. This area has warm summers and cooler winters.
| Climate data for Forsyth, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1946–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 80 (27) |
87 (31) |
90 (32) |
96 (36) |
103 (39) |
105 (41) |
116 (47) |
111 (44) |
106 (41) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
81 (27) |
116 (47) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.9 (20.5) |
72.8 (22.7) |
80.4 (26.9) |
85.9 (29.9) |
89.9 (32.2) |
94.7 (34.8) |
98.1 (36.7) |
98.9 (37.2) |
93.6 (34.2) |
86.2 (30.1) |
76.7 (24.8) |
69.5 (20.8) |
100.2 (37.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 47.5 (8.6) |
52.6 (11.4) |
61.6 (16.4) |
71.7 (22.1) |
79.4 (26.3) |
87.8 (31.0) |
91.9 (33.3) |
90.9 (32.7) |
83.9 (28.8) |
72.9 (22.7) |
60.5 (15.8) |
50.4 (10.2) |
70.9 (21.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.9 (2.2) |
40.0 (4.4) |
48.3 (9.1) |
57.7 (14.3) |
66.5 (19.2) |
75.4 (24.1) |
79.3 (26.3) |
77.9 (25.5) |
70.8 (21.6) |
59.3 (15.2) |
47.9 (8.8) |
39.2 (4.0) |
58.2 (14.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 24.2 (−4.3) |
27.5 (−2.5) |
35.1 (1.7) |
43.8 (6.6) |
53.6 (12.0) |
62.9 (17.2) |
66.7 (19.3) |
64.9 (18.3) |
57.6 (14.2) |
45.7 (7.6) |
35.4 (1.9) |
27.9 (−2.3) |
45.4 (7.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 8.0 (−13.3) |
11.1 (−11.6) |
18.9 (−7.3) |
29.5 (−1.4) |
39.6 (4.2) |
52.1 (11.2) |
57.5 (14.2) |
55.6 (13.1) |
43.9 (6.6) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
4.0 (−15.6) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) |
−19 (−28) |
4 (−16) |
19 (−7) |
29 (−2) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
30 (−1) |
21 (−6) |
6 (−14) |
−12 (−24) |
−19 (−28) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.67 (68) |
2.51 (64) |
4.15 (105) |
4.85 (123) |
5.28 (134) |
4.24 (108) |
4.25 (108) |
3.11 (79) |
4.13 (105) |
3.74 (95) |
3.93 (100) |
2.82 (72) |
45.68 (1,160) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.3 (5.8) |
1.8 (4.6) |
1.0 (2.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.7 (4.3) |
6.8 (17) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.6 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 10.1 | 9.0 | 8.0 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 94.4 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.4 |
| Source: NOAA | |||||||||||||
Population and People of Forsyth
The number of people living in Forsyth has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 88 | — | |
| 1870 | 87 | −1.1% | |
| 1910 | 478 | — | |
| 1920 | 200 | −58.2% | |
| 1930 | 281 | 40.5% | |
| 1940 | 290 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 354 | 22.1% | |
| 1960 | 489 | 38.1% | |
| 1970 | 803 | 64.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,010 | 25.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,175 | 16.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,686 | 43.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,255 | 33.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,730 | 21.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 2,255 people living in Forsyth. These people lived in 967 homes, with 590 of those being families. Most people living in the city were White (96.1%). A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Forsyth in 2010 was about 51.7 years old. About 16.4% of the residents were under 18 years old. A larger group, 32.6%, were 65 years old or older. The city had slightly more females (52.4%) than males (47.6%).
Education in Forsyth
The Forsyth R-III School District is responsible for educating the children in the area. This district runs three different schools:
- An elementary school for younger students.
- A middle school for students in the middle grades.
- Forsyth High School for older students.
Besides the schools, Forsyth also has a place where everyone can borrow books and learn new things. This is the Forsyth Public Library.
See also
In Spanish: Forsyth (Misuri) para niños
