Foster, MO
Living in Foster
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute1
Public Transit1
Affordability68
Public Safety80
Airports37
Hospitals73
Colleges36
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
165Population+73 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+24% (2010–19)
88%Family Households+16% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years6%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years62%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household88%
Householder living alone11%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$120kMedian Household Income+$89k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+25% (2010–19)
50 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K4%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K55%
$150K to $199K4%
Employers
Private sector29%
Self-employed62%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation43%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office2%
Service7%
Commute
Car, truck, or van36%
Worked at home64%
Housing
$108kMedian Home Value+$76k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$85 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied+24% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198948%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K66%
$200K to $249K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity28%
LP gas15%
Wood57%
Crime
Violent Crime in Foster
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Bates County38
Property Crime in Foster
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Bates County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Foster
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding89
Tornado31
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Foster, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Foster, MO
St Mary Elementary School
24 miles, S
Bible Baptist Academy
24 miles, SE
St Mary's Catholic School
25 miles, SW
Fort Scott Christian Heights
26 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Foster, MO
Calvary University
47 miles, N
Ottawa University-Online
51 miles, NW
Ottawa University-Ottawa
51 miles, NW
MidAmerica Nazarene University
51 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Foster, MO
Bates County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, NE
Nevada Regional Medical Center
25 miles, S
Ellett Memorial Hospital
27 miles, E
Miami County Medical Center
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Foster, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
70 miles, S
Kansas City International Airport
79 miles, N
Springfield-Branson National Airport
88 miles, SE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
131 miles, S