Foster, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.4 /5.0
B Good
51 Population 106/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $32,671 per capita
$72,500 Home Value $159,642 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Foster, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$32,671 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
74% below
Zillow: $159,642
Bachelor's Degree+
2.3%
93% below
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Foster Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Foster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Foster a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Foster residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,671. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Foster is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,642. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

2.3% of adults in Foster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Foster has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population51
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$32,671
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$159,642
Housing Units49
Rent Burden36.5%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation833 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.3%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband76.7%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

The median home in Foster was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (67 miles).
19.6% of the population has a disability.