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River Forest
A town of 26 people in Indiana
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About River Forest
Town in Indiana, United States26Population
873 ftElevation
River Forest is a town in Anderson Township, Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan statistical area. The population was 26 at the 2020 census.
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Health in River Forest
Compared with Indiana
4better than IN·5worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Care nearby
Community Hospital of Anderson and Madison CountyAnderson · 2.4 mi · ER
Meridian Health ServicesAnderson · 1.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 46011 · CMS · HRSAHealth in River Forest →
Natural hazards in River Forest
Low
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in River Forest →
Climate in River Forest
Full climate →River Forest has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
38° / 23°Winter
62° / 41°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in River Forest →
Libraries near River Forest
See all →Nearest: Anderson Public LibraryAnderson · 2.8 miles · 65 hrs a week
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