Foster Township, MI
Living in Foster Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute25
Public Transit1
Affordability86
Public Safety87
Airports4
Hospitals90
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
795Population+33 (2010–19)
59 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years49%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate37%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked<1%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$621Median Monthly Rent-$12 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity3%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas64%
Utility gas2%
Wood26%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster Township
United States45
Michigan58
Ogemaw County14
Property Crime in Foster Township
United States48
Michigan43
Ogemaw County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 2 | 15 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 11 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 36 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding10
Tornado10
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster Township, MI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster Township, MI
St Joseph Elementary School
11 miles, S
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Catholic School
20 miles, SW
Pinecrest School
24 miles, E
Southwell Amish School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Foster Township, MI
Northwood University
55 miles, S
Central Michigan University
63 miles, SW
Saginaw Valley State University
66 miles, S
Alma College
75 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster Township, MI
Midmichigan Medical Center-West Branch
12 miles, S
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital
26 miles, NW
Midmichigan Medical Center-Gladwin
33 miles, S
Saint Mary's Standish Community Hospital
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Foster Township, MI
Alpena County Regional Airport
57 miles, NE
MBS International Airport
63 miles, S
Cherry Capital Airport
67 miles, W
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County
83 miles, N