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Forest, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Scott County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,365
Population
410/sq mi density
$51,082
Median Income
$20,570 per capita
$129,100
Home Value
$118,653 Zillow
$695
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,082 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,100 home value, $695/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3598°N, 89.4759°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.9 in |
Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and September the driest (3.6").