Fosston, MN
Living in Fosston
Bikeability54
Walkability70
Commute81
Public Transit46
Affordability93
Public Safety83
Airports4
Hospitals60
Colleges52
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Schools79
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Residents
1.6kPopulation-163 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
52%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone47%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office16%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van84%
Motorcycle2%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$626Median Monthly Rent+$189 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas1%
Utility gas58%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fosston
United States45
Minnesota28
Grand Forks Metro Area27
Polk County18
Property Crime in Fosston
United States48
Minnesota45
Grand Forks Metro Area48
Polk County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 25 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr | 41 | 1 | 2 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fosston
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding23
Tornado21
Blizzard7
Extreme Cold3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fosston, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fosston, MN
St Michael's School
22 miles, SW
St Mary's Mission School
39 miles, NE
Heartland Christian Academy
39 miles, E
St Mark's Lutheran School
40 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Fosston, MN
Oak Hills Christian College
41 miles, E
Bemidji State University
42 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Crookston
42 miles, W
University of North Dakota
66 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fosston, MN
Essentia Health Fosston
1 miles, SE
Sanford Bagley Medical Center
17 miles, E
Mahnomen Health Center
22 miles, SW
Red Lake Hospital A
39 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Fosston, MN
Bemidji Regional Airport
38 miles, E
Hector International Airport
68 miles, SW
Grand Forks International Airport
71 miles, W
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
112 miles, SE