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Foster
A village of 42 people in Nebraska
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About Foster
Village in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States42Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,640 ftElevation
Foster is a village in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Foster had a population of 42.
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Health in Foster
Compared with Nebraska
1better than NE·8worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Osmond General HospitalOsmond · 5.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Midtown Health Center - Vets HomeNorfolk · 20.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 68765 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Foster →
Natural hazards in Foster
High
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Hail🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Foster →
Climate in Foster
Full climate →Foster has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34° / 14°Winter
60° / 36°Spring
83° / 60°Summer
62° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Foster →
Libraries near Foster
See all →Nearest: Osmond Public LibraryOsmond · 6.9 miles · 26 hrs a week
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