Foster Township, IL
Living in Foster Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit1
Affordability45
Public Safety86
Airports36
Hospitals29
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation-116 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age
30%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
75%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate23%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector80%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office16%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$52k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$735Median Monthly Rent+$353 (2010–19)
84%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas32%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster Township
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34
Property Crime in Foster Township
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding43
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster Township, IL
Montessori Childrens House
5 miles, W
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
5 miles, SE
St Ambrose Catholic School
6 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Foster Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
13 miles, SE
Principia College
13 miles, W
Saint Louis Christian College
17 miles, SW
University of Missouri-St Louis
21 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster Township, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
4 miles, S
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
6 miles, SW
Alton Memorial Hospital
6 miles, SW
Christian Hospital Northeast
15 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Foster Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
21 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
33 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
65 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
89 miles, NW