Forest City: Community Services
Public-facing services in Forest City include 2 bank branches, 1 VA facility nearby, and 6 SNAP retailers.
- 4.7 bank branches per 10K residents (vs Iowa 17.0/10K).
Food Assistance
SNAP-authorized retailers (USDA FNS) — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other outlets where SNAP benefits can be redeemed.
Sample (5)
Dollar General 2398
Casey's General Store 1798
Casey's General Store 3476
Hy-Vee 1190
Kwik Star 940
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches. Branch density correlates with population, so per-10K comparisons help calibrate access.
Branches (2)
Manufacturers Bank & Trust Company
NSB Bank
Childcare
| Nearest Childcare · Name | NICAO HEAD START-WINNEBAGO |
|---|---|
| Nearest Childcare · Distance | 0.2 mi |
Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates
Emergency Services
Facilities (2)
Forest City High School
Forest City Ymca
Other
Facilities (2)
FOREST PLAZA AL
GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY FOREST CITY
| Food Pantries · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Nursing Home · Name | GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY FOREST CITY |
| Nearest Nursing Home · Distance | 0.7 mi |
| Nearest Red Cross · Name | AMERICAN RED CROSS FREEBORN COUNTY CHAPTER |
| Nearest Red Cross · Distance | 29.8 mi |
| Nearest Shelter · Name | Forest City High School |
| Nearest Shelter · Distance | 0.1 mi |
| Nearest Snap · Name | Dollar General 2398 |
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 6 |
| Nearest Urgent Care · Name | KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER - BANCROFT CLINIC |
| Nearest Urgent Care · Distance | 28.6 mi |
| Nearest Va Medical · Name | MASON CITY VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC |
| Nearest Va Medical · Distance | 23.1 mi |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · HIFLD National Shelter System · USDA SNAP API — state+city name match