Forest, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Wyandot County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,401 Population 839/sq mi density
$46,111 Median Income $25,963 per capita
$106,800 Home Value $130,401 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,111 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $749/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density839/sq mi
Coordinates40.8044°N, 83.5146°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWyandot County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.8"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 25.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.93"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.68"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.6 / 100
Community Resilience90.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Apr 17, 1990 8 km NW of Fort Recovery, Ohio M3.0 119 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 123 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 87 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 48 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 113 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 68 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 98 km
Jun 12, 2015 6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio M2.6 106 km
May 20, 2023 3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio M2.6 83 km
Jan 30, 2004 2 km S of Rockford, Ohio M2.5 97 km
Jun 4, 1990 4 km SSE of Van Buren, Ohio M2.5 34 km
Mar 18, 2024 4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio M2.5 83 km
Sep 7, 2012 17 km ESE of Stony Point, Michigan M2.5 123 km
Feb 7, 2016 6 km W of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 5, 2010 EF4 83 km 7
Feb 18, 1992 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 89 km 3
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 13
Jun 8, 1953 EF4 56 km 17
Mar 14, 2024 EF3 64 km 3
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 44 km 1
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 24, 2001 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 97 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 64 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 62 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF3 48 km 6
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 2, 1971 EF3 43 km 0
May 24, 1971 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 44 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.5 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 33°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.7").

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