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Forest Hill, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Tarrant County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,923 Population 3,339/sq mi density
$59,653 Median Income $23,364 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $221,376 Zillow
$1,506 Median Rent 39.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 3,169 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,653 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $1,506/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.8 km²)
Population Density3,339/sq mi
Coordinates32.6619°N, 97.2662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTarrant County County
Nearest AirportFort Worth Meacham International (FTW)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.77"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0480 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.6 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.32 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience31.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 25 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 84 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 81 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 39 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 41 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 41 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 21 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 39 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 134 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 34 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 143 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 44 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 22 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 38 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 37 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 38 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 28 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 22 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 22 km
Sep 23, 2013 2 km NNE of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.2 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

854 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,613 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 65 km 10
May 15, 2013 EF4 54 km 6
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 25, 1990 EF4 54 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF4 44 km 0
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 90 km 6
May 25, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 40 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 40 km 0
May 15, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 13 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 16 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 13 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 99 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 60 km 0
May 12, 1982 EF3 93 km 0
May 9, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 1978 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: POOLVILLE FIRE (12,128 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 POOLVILLE FIRE 12,128 66 km
2022 DEMPSEY 11,576 96 km
2022 BIG L 9,653 77 km
2022 CHALK MOUNTAIN 6,461 75 km
2011 BIG TRICKLE RANCH FIRE 3,623 72 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,944 24 km
2005 730 COMPLEX 2,438 70 km
1993 UNNAMED 2,431 65 km
2018 FARMERS ROAD 2,383 32 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 84 km
2009 TWO BUSH ROAD 2,082 81 km
1996 UNNAMED 2,067 42 km
2005 200 MOUNTAIN RIDGE 2,051 32 km
2005 CARTER 1,898 85 km
2011 RHOADES RANCH 1,857 94 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,854 41 km
2010 LBJ RX UNITS 14-15-16-26-76 1,848 90 km
2005 XO RANCH 1,847 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,827 90 km
1996 CLOWER 1,489 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
July 85°F (30°C) 2.1 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
October 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
December 47°F (9°C) 2.0 in

Forest Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (1.8").

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