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Foster, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County
Foster, OK
At a Glance
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)
Is Foster a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Foster residents earn a median household income of $71,683 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,648. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Foster is $226,900 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,088. Median rent is $900/month, with 15.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Foster reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,786/100K.
Education
34.3% of adults in Foster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Foster has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.