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Forest City, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Orange County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
14,871
Population
3,458/sq mi density
$84,337
Median Income
$45,684 per capita
$364,900
Home Value
$291,754 Zillow
$1,706
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
364
Violent Crime/100K
3,189 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,337 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$364,900 home value, $1,706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
364 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.6615°N, 81.4449°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Orange County County |
| Nearest Airport | Orlando Sanford International (SFB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0424 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 6.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.46 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.25 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in |
Forest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (2.0").