Fostoria, IA
Living in Fostoria
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute90
Public Transit2
Affordability95
Public Safety88
Airports22
Hospitals92
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
211Population+125 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-13% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate33%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$38k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office27%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$8.8k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent-$37 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier36%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Utility gas75%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fostoria
United States45
Iowa35
Clay County17
Property Crime in Fostoria
United States48
Iowa43
Clay County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fostoria
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado19
Blizzard8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fostoria, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fostoria, IA
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School
6 miles, S
Sacred Heart School
6 miles, S
Sanborn Christian School
26 miles, W
Emmetsburg Catholic School
26 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fostoria, IA
Buena Vista University
42 miles, S
Northwestern College
49 miles, W
Dordt University
52 miles, W
Waldorf University
76 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fostoria, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital
6 miles, S
Lakes Regional Healthcare
12 miles, N
Avera Holy Family Hospital
20 miles, NE
Palo Alto County Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fostoria, IA
Joe Foss Field
83 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
85 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
139 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
140 miles, SE