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River Forest, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Madison County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
11
Population
550/sq mi density
$193,750
Median Income
$57,691 per capita
$316,700
Home Value
$216,168 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
342
Violent Crime/100K
4,483 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$193,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$316,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
River Forest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1106°N, 85.7292°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0483 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
River Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (2.1").