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Foster

A town of 246 people in Oklahoma
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About Foster

Town in Oklahoma, US
246Population
16 sq miArea
974 ftElevation

Foster is a town in Garvin County, Oklahoma, United States. It was incorporated in 2002 and, as of the 2020 census, had a population of 246. Foster is served by State Highway 29A, a spur of State Highway 29. A post office was first established at Foster on August 12, 1891.

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ZIP code73434
Area code580
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Housing in Foster

$273K▲ 5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Foster home is worth about $273,000, up 5% in a year, 22% above the Oklahoma typical home.

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Most working residents leave Foster for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Pauls Valley (11%), Elmore City (9%) and Oklahoma City (9%). Half commute less than 34 miles.

Pauls Valley
11%
Elmore City
9%
Oklahoma City
9%
Ardmore
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Foster →

Health in Foster

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1better than OK·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Valley Community HospitalPauls Valley · 17.5 mi · ER
South Central Medical Center-MaysvilleMaysville · 15.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Foster · CMS · HRSAHealth in Foster →

Natural hazards in Foster

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Foster →

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Foster has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 29°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 31°Winter
73° / 50°Spring
93° / 70°Summer
75° / 51°Fall
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Nearest: Maysville Public LibraryMaysville · 15.3 miles · 40 hrs a week

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