What are the schools like in Foster, NE?

School district data for Foster is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Foster?

The median household income in Foster, NE is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Foster, NE?

Foster has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.0 inches.

Foster, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Foster, NE?

Foster has a violent crime rate of 14.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 251.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Foster, NE a Good Place to Live?

Foster is a small town of 34 in Nebraska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Foster's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Foster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Foster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Foster metro area.

Metric	Foster, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Foster's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

14.0 /100k

Property Crime

251.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Foster, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Foster sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation and 30.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Foster, NE
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	28.2"
Annual Snowfall	30.0"

Demographics

Metric	Foster, NE	National Avg
Population	34	—
Median Age	56.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	5.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.6%	22.2%
65 and over	41.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Osmond, NE 7 mi Plainview, NE 8 mi Pierce, NE 9 mi McLean, NE 13 mi Hadar, NE 16 mi

Foster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster, NE affordable or expensive?

Foster has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Foster, NE?

Foster's violent crime rate is 14.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 251.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Foster?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Foster, NE a good place to live?

Foster, NE has a population of 34, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Foster?

Foster averages 30.7°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches with about 30.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Foster?

The population of Foster, Nebraska is 34 with a median age of 56.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Foster?

Key numbers for living in Foster: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Foster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.