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Foster Center, RI
Full City Profile · Rhode Island · Providence County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
328
Population
151/sq mi density
$56,027
Median Income
$33,169 per capita
$450,000
Home Value
$439,251 Zillow
$1,245
Median Rent
39.2% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
131
Violent Crime/100K
1,971 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,027 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$450,000 home value, $1,245/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Foster Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 62.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 491 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 151/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7900°N, 71.7316°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Providence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.18 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.33 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.5 in |
Foster Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.6").