Foster County, ND
Living in Foster County
Bikeability26
Walkability49
Commute100
Public Transit22
Affordability83
Public Safety100
Airports4
Hospitals82
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.3kPopulation-174 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate26%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector53%
Self-employed16%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office21%
Service10%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$144kMedian Home Value+$67k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$530Median Monthly Rent+$195 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas16%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster County
United States45
North Dakota28
Property Crime in Foster County
United States48
North Dakota42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 42 | 1 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado25
Blizzard18
Extreme Cold3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster County, ND
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster County, ND
Anne Carlsen Center
39 miles, S
Victory Christian School
40 miles, S
Hillcrest Sda Elementary School
40 miles, S
St John's Academy
40 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Foster County, ND
University of Jamestown
39 miles, S
Valley City State University
56 miles, SE
Mayville State University
72 miles, E
University of North Dakota
89 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster County, ND
Carrington Health Center
12 miles, W
Cooperstown Medical Center
35 miles, E
Nelson County Health System
38 miles, NE
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
41 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Foster County, ND
Jamestown Regional Airport
39 miles, S
Devils Lake Regional Airport
45 miles, N
Grand Forks International Airport
86 miles, NE
Bismarck Municipal Airport
100 miles, SW