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River Forest, IN
Town in Madison County, Indiana.
Population
21
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
1,321
ZIP codes
0
River Forest and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for River Forest.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,589
40,359 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,116
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$845M
FY 2026, $6,497 per person
Environment and hazard risk
River Forest, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
514
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near River Forest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewoodTown | 0.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Woodlawn HeightsTown | 1.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Country Club HeightsTown | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| AndersonCity | 2.6 mi | 41.7 |
| ChesterfieldTown | 7 mi | 1.4 |
| PerkinsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| FishersburgCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| PendletonTown | 7.6 mi | 13.5 |
| LapelTown | 7.6 mi | 10.4 |
| FranktonTown | 7.7 mi | 1.1 |
| DalevilleTown | 8.9 mi | 2.1 |
| IngallsTown | 10 mi | 3 |
| AlexandriaCity | 10 mi | 3 |
| MiddletownTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| MarklevilleTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| OrestesTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is River Forest, IN in?
- River Forest is in Madison County, Indiana.
- What is the population of River Forest, IN?
- About 21 people live in River Forest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near River Forest?
- Nearby places include Edgewood (0.7 mi), Woodlawn Heights (1.8 mi), Country Club Heights (2.4 mi), Anderson (2.6 mi), Chesterfield (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023