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Foster, Oklahoma

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Population in 2022: 247 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Males: 138  (56.0%)
Females: 109  (44.0%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Oklahoma median age:

37.1 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,123
Foster:

$52,123
OK:

$59,673

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,661

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $139,755
Foster:

$139,755
OK:

$191,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $198,682; detached houses: $211,706; mobile homes: $50,521

Median gross rent in 2022: $877.

March 2022 cost of living index in Foster: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.0%
(10.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 38.9% for American Indian residents, 22.4% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Foster, OK (2022)
    • 18672.4%White alone
    • 5521.4%Two or more races
    • 176.6%American Indian alone



According to our research of Oklahoma and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Foster, Oklahoma as of May 21, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Foster is 71 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (33.9%), English (21.5%), Irish (5.0%), Italian (2.5%), Austrian (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1000 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,610 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $606 (0.2%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Norman, OK (42.1 miles , pop. 95,694).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Oklahoma City, OK (60.0 miles , pop. 506,132).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (132.0 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Elmore City, OK (2.3 miles ),
Katie, OK (2.9 miles ),
Tatums, OK (3.1 miles),
Ratliff City, OK (3.4 miles),
Maysville, OK (3.8 miles ),
Erin Springs, OK (3.9 miles),
Velma-Alma, OK (3.9 miles ),
Velma, OK (3.9 miles )

Latitude: 34.62 N, Longitude: 97.49 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 580

Distribution of median household income in Foster, OK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Foster, OK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Oklahoma:

3.2%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2016 was 20.0. This is significantly better than average.

City:

20.0
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2016 was 4.15. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 18.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.15
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Foster-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Oklahoma state average. It is 202% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1972, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Foster town center killed 5 people and injured 6 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 5/3/1999, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 41.0 miles away from the town center killed 36 people and injured 583 people and caused $1000 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Foster-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Oklahoma state average. It is 716% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 75.4 miles away from Foster center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 129.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 102.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/8/2011 at 02:46:57, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 74.7 miles away from Foster center
On 11/5/2011 at 07:12:45, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 76.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 146.6 miles away from Foster center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Garvin County (29) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 14, Floods: 12, Tornadoes: 9, Winter Storms: 8, Fires: 3, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Amtrak station near Foster:

  • 18 miles: PAULS VALLEY (1 SANTA FE PLAZA) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Foster:

  • University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (about 42 miles; Norman, OK; Full-time enrollment: 22,496)
  • East Central University (about 49 miles; Ada, OK; FT enrollment: 4,030)
  • Mid-America Christian University (about 51 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 2,869)
  • Oklahoma City Community College (about 54 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 8,904)
  • Cameron University (about 54 miles; Lawton, OK; FT enrollment: 4,695)
  • Rose State College (about 58 miles; Midwest City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,896)
  • Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (about 60 miles; Oklahoma City, OK; FT enrollment: 4,784)

Points of interest:

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Church in Foster: Shady Grove Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Foster Cemetery (1), Carver Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Wildhorse Creek Site 99 Reservoir (A), Wildhorse Creek Site 98 Reservoir (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Honey Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Garvin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Oklahoma:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

82.5%
Whole state:

66.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

3.5%
Whole state:

5.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Foster:

Marital status in Foster, OK
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 56.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 1.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Foster:

  • High school or higher: 93.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 29.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 21.2%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.2
Oklahoma average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Foster, OK (based on Garvin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant16,85570
Mainline Protestant2,73313
Catholic4103
Other3613
Black Protestant741
None7,143-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Garvin County:

4.43 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.76 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 16
Here:

5.90 / 10,000 pop.
Oklahoma:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 22
This county:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.89 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.4%
Oklahoma:

10.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.9%
Oklahoma:

29.2%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 0$0 0$0
Totals for Government 0$0 0$0

Foster government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $24,000 ($97.17)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($20.24)

Foster government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $6,000 ($24.29)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($4.05)
    Highways: $1,000 ($4.05)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($8.10)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $148,000 ($599.19)
    Other: $51,000 ($206.48)
    Other Selective Sales: $4,000 ($16.19)
    Other License: $2,000 ($8.10)

Foster government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $940,000 ($3805.67)

Strongest AM radio stations in Foster:

  • KOMA (1520 AM; 50 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: RENDA BROADCASTING CORP. OF NEVADA)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WWLS (640 AM; 5 kW; MOORE, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTOK (1000 AM; 5 kW; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KJON (850 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ANADARKO, OK; Owner: CARROLLTON BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, LP)
  • KCAF (990 AM; 10 kW; FARMERSVILLE, TX; Owner: RENAISSANCE RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Foster:

  • KBLP (105.1 FM; LINDSAY, OK; Owner: SO. CENTRAL OKLA. B/C & ADVERTISING)
  • KSYY (105.3 FM; KINGFISHER, OK; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKNG-FM (93.3 FM; NEWCASTLE, OK; Owner: TYLER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KICM (97.7 FM; HEALDTON, OK; Owner: ON THE AIR, INC.)
  • KIXO (106.1 FM; SULPHUR, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)
  • KFXI (92.1 FM; MARLOW, OK; Owner: DFWU, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Foster:

  • KWTV (Channel 9; OKLAHOMA CITY, OK; Owner: GRIFFIN ENTITIES, L.L.C.)
  • K54BB (Channel 54; DUNCAN, OK; Owner: OKLAHOMA EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION AUTHORITY)
  • KXII (Channel 12; SHERMAN, TX; Owner: KXII LICENSEE CORP.)
  • K44BQ (Channel 44; ARDMORE, OK; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K32EK (Channel 32; ARDMORE, OK; Owner: LOCKE SUPPLY COMPANY)

Foster fatal accident list:

May 31, 2017 00:42 AM, Sr-76, Sr-29, Lat: 34.623100, Lon: -97.510400, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 30, 2013 09:20 PM, Sr-29, Lat: 34.623128, Lon: -97.508525, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 2
Jul 29, 2013 06:55 AM, Sr-74, Lat: 34.567867, Lon: -97.510403, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.2mTotal length
  • $16,668,000Total costs
  • 14,150Total average daily traffic
  • 2,079Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,640Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Foster, OK - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 51950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 61980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 62010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Foster, OK

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

26 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Foster)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • FOSTER, 3.0 Mi North Of (Lat: 34.657833 Lon: -97.501111), Overall height: 63.4 m, Call Sign: WOJ31,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3750.00 MHz, 3750.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3770.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3830.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3850.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz, 3910.00 MHz... (+14 more), Grant Date: 02/21/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 02/05/2002, Registrant: Mci Worldcom Network Services, Inc, 2270 Lakeside Blvd 2865/642, Richardson, TX 75082, Phone: (972) 656-5287, Fax: (972) 656-1622, Email:

  • Foster, 4 Miles North On Tabletop Mountain (Lat: 34.672306 Lon: -97.497528), Type: Tower, Structure height: 59 m, Call Sign: WPQN723,
    Assigned Frequencies: 941.368 MHz, 932.368 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/2010, Expiration Date: 06/26/2020, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2020, Certifier: Thomas J Stalcup, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4282, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Prairie Pt AP North, Lat: 34.607972 Lon: -97.448444, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQLG431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3653.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted, Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:

  • Prairie Pt AP East, Lat: 34.607972 Lon: -97.448444, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQLG431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3661.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted, Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:

  • Praire Pt AP South, Lat: 34.607972 Lon: -97.448444, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQLG431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3653.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted, Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:

  • Prairie PT AP West, Lat: 34.607972 Lon: -97.448444, Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQLG431,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3661.50 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2010, Expiration Date: 01/31/2019, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2019, Certifier: John P Grunsted, Registrant: Og&e, Oklahoma City, OK 73101, Phone: (405) 553-2417, Email:

  • Foster OK, In The Town Of (Lat: 34.612889 Lon: -97.508611), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 99.1 m, Call Sign: WQTB502,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6315.84 MHz, 6404.79 MHz, Grant Date: 12/26/2013, Expiration Date: 12/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 11/22/2023, Certifier: Richard A Ruhl, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KA6CUS, Grant Date: 12/16/1997, Expiration Date: 12/16/2007, Cancellation Date: 12/17/2009, Registrant: Barbara F Cecil, Foster, OK 73039

  • Call Sign: KD5EJO, Licensee ID: L01406012, Grant Date: 08/11/2018, Expiration Date: 08/11/2028, Cancellation Date: 08/15/2020, Certifier: Kristopher E Hoopes, Registrant: Kristopher E Hoopes, 166029 N 3000 Rd, Foster, OK 73434

  • Call Sign: WB5ELO, Licensee ID: L01569305, Grant Date: 03/17/2021, Expiration Date: 03/17/2031, Registrant: Tommy R Shepherd, 16969 Highway 29, Foster, OK 73434

  • Call Sign: KI5KMI, Previous Call Sign: KD5EJO, Licensee ID: L01406012, Grant Date: 08/11/2018, Expiration Date: 08/11/2028, Certifier: Kristopher E Hoopes, Registrant: Kristopher E Hoopes, 166029 N 3000 Rd, Foster, OK 73434

  • Call Sign: KJ5FAE, Licensee ID: L02769621, Grant Date: 03/06/2024, Expiration Date: 03/06/2034, Cancellation Date: 03/26/2024, Certifier: Daniel J Lynch, Registrant: Daniel J Lynch, 2024 Willis Dr, Foster, OK 73434


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Foster, OK
  • 84.6%Electricity
  • 14.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Foster, OK
  • 66.7%Electricity
  • 13.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Other fuel
  • 6.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Foster compared to Oklahoma state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
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