Forest, Louisiana
Village · Population 285 · #245 in Louisiana
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About Forest
Forest is a tiny community in northern Louisiana counting 285 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Forest is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 171 residents per square mile.
📰 Forest News Today
- Sen. Bill Cassidy faces backlash with bill to break up Louisiana’s only national forest Louisiana Illuminator · May 21
- Kisatchie National Forest National Forest Foundation · Mar 18
- Kennedy to lead new RoyOMartin Forest Products Innovation Center Louisiana Tech University · Jul 13
- Campbell Global Closes Acquisition of Sandpiper Forest in Louisiana PR Newswire · Apr 28
- Louisiana Wildlife Federation opposes transfer of Kisatchie National Forest proposal KALB | News Channel 5 · May 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Forest Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Forest — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🏫 Schools in Forest
- Forest School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeVillage
Population (2024)285
Rank in state#245 of 304
Land area1.67 sq mi
Density171/sq mi
Coordinates32.7924, -91.4125