Forest, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Clinton County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
281
Population
1,222/sq mi density
$68,300
Home Value
$208,163 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
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. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.4").