Forest City, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,700
Population
1,848/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$32,627 per capita
$138,500
Home Value
$210,455 Zillow
$877
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $877/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 69.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,652 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6527°N, 75.4692°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in |
Forest City has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.0").