Why visit Forsyth
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 6 parks and trails, 18 places to eat and 9 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Forsyth Park and Hickory Point Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Forsyth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Forsyth
Forsyth is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 3,734 at the 2020 census, up from 3,490 in 2010. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Forsyth, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes18
Monical's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.7 mi
4333 North Prospect Drive, Decatur
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
The Draft Sports Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
5180 Hickory Point Frontage Road
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.8 mi
4241 North Prospect Street, Decatur
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
6 more on the map.
Where to stay9
History
The village was established around 1854 with the arrival of the Illinois Central Railroad in Macon County. The village is named in honor of Colonel Robert Forsyth, the first general freight agent for the Illinois Central Railroad.
From the History section of Forsyth, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Map of Forsyth
73 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 20°F | 2.4 in | 5.9 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 33°F | 2.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 43°F | 4.1 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 25°F | 2.4 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Decatur Wtp Hcn (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Macon County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Decatur Airport (DEC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Decatur 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Clinton 15 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Bement 21 mi east, about 33 min by car
- Lincoln 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Atlanta 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Farmer City 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Arthur 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Taylorville 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Springfield 37 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Bloomington 38 mi north, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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