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Foster

A township of 84 people in Beadle County, South Dakota

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Living in Foster

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Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

Nothing stands out: Foster tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Huron Regional Medical CenterHuron · 17.9 mi · ER · rural critical access

Horizon Health - De Smet Medical and DentalDe Smet · 19.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57386, 57353, 57322 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Foster →

Natural hazards in Foster

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 51% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🥶 Cold waves

0Does Foster flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 18 declared for Beadle County MapFoster vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Foster

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Foster has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 5°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

28° / 8°Winter

56° / 33°Spring

82° / 59°Summer

59° / 35°Fall

How much snow does Foster get?About 39 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 2, with the last in spring around May 6.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.2° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Foster →

Libraries near Foster

Nearest: Huron Public LibraryHuron · 18 miles · 58 hrs a week

Where Foster is

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Imported town boundary

South Dakota · SD · Beadle CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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Bordering towns

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Foster Banner Liberty Le Sueur

SBanner WLiberty ELe Sueur

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