Foster, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
32
Population
145/sq mi density
48°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Foster, NE
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°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)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Foster a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
13.6% of adults in Foster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foster has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density145/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.4%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$14,297
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$152,296
Housing Units17
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,469/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,638 ft
Education
CBachelor's+13.6%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute28 min
Broadband37.5%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Foster was built in 1947.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.