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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation833 ft (254 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates38.1683°N, 94.5088°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportJoplin Regional (JLN)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (May) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 4, 2015.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 57 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 107 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 105 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 68 fatalities, 463 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 1957 EF5 92 km 44
Feb 28, 2007 EF4 52 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 69 km 3
May 22, 2019 EF3 99 km 3
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 67 km 5
May 4, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
May 17, 1995 EF3 38 km 0
Mar 26, 1983 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 15, 1982 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 29 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
May 15, 1968 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 19, 1966 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,043 53 km
2005 NR STEELE 1,652 13 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,539 67 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,356 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,346 73 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,305 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,282 94 km
2006 GRAND 1,067 67 km
2005 UNNAMED 860 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 802 52 km
2009 REYNOLDS HOLLOW 728 86 km
2006 SALT CREEK MARSH 720 65 km
1996 UNNAMED 636 62 km
1996 UNNAMED 624 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 515 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (19°C) 6.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 2.9 in
December 35°F (1°C) 2.1 in

Foster has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 30°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.6").

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