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Forest, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
281
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$68,300
Home Value
$200,683 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
5,066 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,222/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3739°N, 86.3323°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in |
Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").