At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$29,032 per capita
Violent Crime
249/100K
2,249/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Foss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Foss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foss a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Foss residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,032. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Foss reports 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,249/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Foss hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foss has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$29,032
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$77,684
Housing Units78
Rent Burden27.0%
Crime
F
Violent249/100K
Property2,249/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,622 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute15 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Foss was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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