Forest, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Lynchburg city County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
12,476
Population
917/sq mi density
$78,825
Median Income
$45,287 per capita
$319,100
Home Value
$414,857 Zillow
$1,112
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,825 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$319,100 home value, $1,112/mo rent
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 793 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 13.6 sq mi (35.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 917/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3749°N, 79.2771°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lynchburg city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.9").