Foster township, Minnesota
Foster township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Foster township is a geographic entity located in Big Stone County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 118. The land area covers 30.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 118 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 61.8 yrs | ±1.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 61 | ±15 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 183 | ±34 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 61 | ±15 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 122 | ±32 |
| Median Home Value | $240,400 | ±$51,963 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,250 | ±$26,567 |
| Per Capita Income | $87,948 | ±$39,173 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 7 | ±7 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | ±5.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 56 | ±22 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.2% | ±5.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF FOSTER
GUS Population: 118 (2024)
ID: 167769
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 156, BEARDSLEY MN 56211-0156
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GUS Population: 5,067 (2024)
ID: 128636
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: AUDITOR
20 2ND ST SE, ORTONVILLE MN 56278-1542
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GRACEVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Big Stone City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Big Stone City, SD | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | GRACEVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLINTON, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BROWNS VALLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BROWNS VALLEY, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Ortonville, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ORTONVILLE, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CLINTON, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sisseton Wahpeton College
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College | 20.2 mi away | 12572 BIA Rd 700, Sisseton, SD, 57262 |
60569839661100
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WILMOT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 602 MAIN STREET, WILMOT, SD, 57279 |
(605) 938-5698
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BROWNS VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 15 3RD STREET S, BROWNS VALLEY, MN, 56219 |
(320) 695-2318
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GRACEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 415 STUDDART AVENUE, GRACEVILLE, MN, 56240 |
(320) 748-7332
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ORTONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 412 NW 2ND STREET, ORTONVILLE, MN, 56278 |
(320) 839-2494
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GRANT COUNTY-BIG STONE CITY BRANCH
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Library | 15.7 mi away | 400 WASHINGTON, SUITE 102, BIG STONE CITY, SD, 57216 | — |
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GRANT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 207 EAST PARK AVE, MILBANK, SD, 57252 |
(605) 432-6543
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SISSETON WAHPETON COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARY
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Library | 20.5 mi away | BIA ROAD 700, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-3966
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SISSETON MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.9 mi away | 305 E MAPLE ST, SISSETON, SD, 57262 |
(605) 698-7391
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WHEATON COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 25.0 mi away | 901 1ST AVENUE N, WHEATON, MN, 56296 |
(320) 563-8487
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WILMOT, SD US, located 10.2 miles from Foster township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7° | 2.6° | 12.2° | 0.77" | 10.6" |
| February | 25.7° | 5.9° | 15.8° | 0.80" | 10.6" |
| March | 38.6° | 19.0° | 28.8° | 1.16" | 7.7" |
| April | 54.2° | 30.8° | 42.5° | 2.52" | 6.1" |
| May | 67.5° | 44.7° | 56.1° | 2.89" | 0.0" |
| June | 77.7° | 56.1° | 66.9° | 3.70" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.4° | 60.0° | 71.2° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.0° | 57.1° | 68.5° | 2.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.9° | 47.9° | 60.4° | 2.34" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.6° | 34.9° | 46.2° | 2.38" | 1.4" |
| November | 40.7° | 21.6° | 31.1° | 0.93" | 5.7" |
| December | 26.8° | 10.2° | 18.5° | 0.76" | 8.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardsley city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Barry city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
| Wilmot city | City | 9.8 mi | — |
| Corona town | Town | 10.1 mi | — |
| Clinton city | City | 10.9 mi | — |
| Browns Valley city | City | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2701122058. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.