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Forest, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Carroll Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
336
Population
201/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$18,600 per capita
$95,000
Home Value
$79,692 Zillow
$775
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7924°N, 91.4126°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | West Carroll Parish County |
| Nearest Airport | Monroe Regional (MLU) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 56°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and September the driest (2.9").