Indiana
Foster is a small town in Indiana with a population of 128. Residents earn $60,833 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Foster receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Foster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Foster is $60,833, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Foster is $166,400, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Foster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 80.9% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.1% |
| 43% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,833 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,153 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $891 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,277 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 370 |
| County GDP | $638M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 62 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $166,400 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,500 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 10,687/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.1 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 629 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1416°N, 87.4687°W |
| County FIPS | 18045 |
Winner: Republican by 60 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 62 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 18.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |