Forest Hills, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Davidson County County
4.7
/5.0
A+
Excellent
4,802
Population
520/sq mi density
$250,001
Median Income
$151,654 per capita
$1,142,200
Home Value
$1,367,356 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$1,142,200 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 767 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0700°N, 86.8362°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Davidson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 51.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 6 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.59 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.50 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in |
Forest Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").