Foster Township, IL
Living in Foster Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute39
Public Transit1
Affordability63
Public Safety79
Airports27
Hospitals81
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
309Population-88 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+19 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+15% (2010–19)
78%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household78%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-12% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K33%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Private sector76%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office29%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$36k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
70%Owner-Occupied-19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas63%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster Township
United States45
Illinois50
Marion County50
Property Crime in Foster Township
United States48
Illinois43
Marion County49
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding53
Tornado28
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster Township, IL
St Peters Lutheran School
9 miles, NE
Vandalia Christian Academy
14 miles, NW
Trinity Lutheran School
20 miles, SW
St Mary School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Foster Township, IL
Greenville University
25 miles, W
McKendree University
48 miles, W
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
56 miles, W
Blackburn College
60 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster Township, IL
Salem Township Hospital
10 miles, S
Fayette County Hospital
15 miles, NW
Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital -Centralia
19 miles, SW
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Foster Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
50 miles, W
St Louis Lambert International Airport
76 miles, W
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
83 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
93 miles, SE