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Foster, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Garvin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
229 Population 7/sq mi density
$71,683 Median Income $36,648 per capita
$226,900 Home Value $268,088 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 320 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 1,786 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,683 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$226,900 home value, $900/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Foster enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°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. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area34.5 sq mi (89.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates34.6060°N, 97.4899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGarvin County County
Nearest AirportAda Regional (ADT)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1,981 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 3, 2024 8 km NW of Prague, Oklahoma M5.1 123 km
Dec 7, 2013 8 km SW of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.5 112 km
Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 97 km
Apr 16, 2013 Oklahoma M4.4 126 km
Aug 19, 2014 12 km SSW of Guthrie, Oklahoma M4.4 130 km
Jun 16, 2014 7 km NNE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.3 110 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km W of Arcadia, Oklahoma M4.3 118 km
Apr 16, 2013 3 km WSW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.2 125 km
Aug 3, 2017 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 119 km
Apr 7, 2016 1 km E of Luther, Oklahoma M4.2 121 km
Jan 18, 1995 4 km SSE of Erin Springs, Oklahoma M4.2 21 km
Jan 1, 2016 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.2 118 km
Apr 7, 2014 6 km NNW of Meridian, Oklahoma M4.2 144 km
Feb 27, 2010 8 km SE of Sparks, Oklahoma M4.1 125 km
Jan 13, 2024 6 km ENE of Edmond, Oklahoma M4.1 119 km
Apr 27, 2015 7 km WSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 147 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 148 km
Jun 18, 2014 7 km NE of Lake Aluma, Oklahoma M4.1 110 km
Feb 9, 2014 6 km SSW of Langston, Oklahoma M4.1 144 km
Aug 17, 2016 2 km SW of Wellston, Oklahoma M4.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

945 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 134 fatalities, 2,224 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 20, 2013 EF5 76 km 24
May 3, 1999 EF5 67 km 36
May 5, 1960 EF5 91 km 5
Apr 27, 2024 EF4 83 km 1
May 9, 2016 EF4 13 km 1
May 19, 2013 EF4 74 km 2
May 24, 2011 EF4 38 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF4 62 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 64 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF4 76 km 2
Feb 10, 2009 EF4 76 km 8
May 8, 2003 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 99 km 0
May 24, 1973 EF4 99 km 2
Apr 19, 1972 EF4 26 km 5
Oct 5, 1970 EF4 95 km 4
Apr 27, 1966 EF4 94 km 0
May 4, 1960 EF4 74 km 0
May 9, 1959 EF4 83 km 7
Sep 14, 1957 EF4 44 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOCO-HEALDTON (56,584 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 LOCO-HEALDTON 56,584 33 km
1991 ARBUCKLE 29,823 40 km
2021 WINDMILL 28,410 31 km
2009 RATCLIFF CITY-TATUMS 23,099 13 km
2009 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 18,412 64 km
2006 RINGGOLD 16,382 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 15,416 25 km
2006 RATLIFF CITY 12,435 21 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,392 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 9,943 36 km
1993 CRATER CREEK 8,963 100 km
1994 MT SCOTT 8,005 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 7,962 91 km
2006 BIA EMPIRE 7,544 49 km
2005 SHERWOOD 7,473 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,228 44 km
2012 NOBLE 7,037 67 km
2006 BIALOCO 6,843 36 km
2005 MISSION 6,735 100 km
2017 SQUIRREL CREEK 6,463 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
April 62°F (16°C) 3.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
September 74°F (24°C) 4.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in

Foster has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.5").

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