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Forest Hills, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Ionia County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
28,494
Population
578/sq mi density
$156,618
Median Income
$79,311 per capita
$474,800
Home Value
$648,391 Zillow
$1,950
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
27
Violent Crime/100K
1,212 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,618 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$474,800 home value, $1,950/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. The area receives 54.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 628 ft (191 m) |
| Area | 50.8 sq mi (131.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9602°N, 85.4897°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Ionia County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in |
Forest Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.5").