Foster, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Fountain County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
128 Population 99/sq mi density
$60,833 Median Income $33,153 per capita
$166,400 Home Value $220,313 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,833 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,400 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Foster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 19.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation629 ft (192 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates40.1416°N, 87.4687°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyFountain County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 19.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.78"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.99"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score21.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience46.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 38 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 139 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 94 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 75 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 114 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 37 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 148 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 72 km
Apr 24, 1990 5 km SW of Newton, Illinois M2.9 146 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 147 km
Mar 15, 2025 6 km W of Dwight, Illinois M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

605 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,674 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 58 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 18
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 97 km 25
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 53 km 28
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 60 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 41 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 2, 1980 EF3 35 km 1
Jun 25, 1978 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 1976 EF3 97 km 1
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 15 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,602 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 1,602 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 40°F (5°C) 2.7 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 2.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.4 in

Foster has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 26°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.0").

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