FosterMN
A town of 236.
236 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Foster’s report card
Now in Foster
Be the first to start the conversation.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Foster. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Foster
Most working residents leave Foster for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Blue Earth (19%), Fairmont (6%) and Mankato (6%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Foster has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Foster is
Foster beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Foster | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 76.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.8% | 8.9% |
4.1% of Foster is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Walnut Lake Wildlife Management Area | — | 558 |
| 2. Save the Wetlands Wildlife Management Area | — | 101 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
94% of working residents leave Foster for work
Where Foster’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Foster
Township in Minnesota, United States
Foster Township is a township in Faribault County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 314 at the 2000 census. Foster Township was organized in 1864, and named for Dr. Reuben R. Foster, a pioneer settler.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 249
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,165 ft