Foster, IN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
128 332.4M (US)
Median Age
62.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,833 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$678 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,020 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
4
Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
3
Indiana
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Warren County
4
Lafayette-West Lafayette Metro Area
4
Indiana
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 25
Feb 2 5 30
Mar 3 3 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 4 0 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, IN State Senate District 23, IN State House District 13, IN
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Schools

Covington Community High School
4 miles, E • 3.7 star
Covington Middle School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
Covington Elementary School
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Danville Area Community College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Wabash College
31 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center
9 miles, W • 2.3 star
St Vincent Williamsport Hospital, Inc
14 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Franciscan Health Crawfordsville
30 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Indianapolis International Airport
69 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Chicago Midway International Airport
115 miles, N • 4.1 star
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