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Township in Illinois, United StatesAs of the 2010 census, its population was 379 and it contained 193 housing units. Foster Township is mainly a farming community with corn, wheat and soy beans being the major crop. It no longer has towns or villages within its boundaries.
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Work & commute in Foster
Full picture →Most working residents leave Foster for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (18%), Mount Vernon (8%) and Centralia (7%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Health in Foster
Health Grade C
Healthier than 34% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Foster
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Foster
Full climate →Foster has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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