FostoriaIA
A town of 228, settled in 1894.
Is Fostoria a good place to live?
Fostoria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
228 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Fostoria: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fostoria, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fostoria.
Homes in Fostoria are worth about $156K, by Zillow’s estimate
The share of households in Fostoria who are owner-occupiers: 88%. In Fostoria, the typical rent is $769 a month, against $911 a month in Iowa’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 1.9% in value.
| Fostoria | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $769 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Fewer of Fostoria’s working residents work locally than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
The top destinations are Spencer (26%), Milford (9%) and Royal (3%). In Fostoria, the average trip to work is 19 minutes. Half the trips to work are shorter than 17 miles.
| Fostoria | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 31% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $81,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
High risk in Fostoria, with inland flooding at the top
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Fostoria after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 75% of U.S. communities. 53% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hail at 15%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Fostoria
In Fostoria, the midsummer high is 83°F, where Iowa’s towns sit at 84°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Fostoria is
For adults in Fostoria, the share who sleep under 7 hours is 31%. Of 32 CDC measures, Fostoria beats the Iowa average on 1 and trails it on 1.
| Fostoria | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Fostoria | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.7% | 84.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Fostoria
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Fostoria; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Fostoria residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
99% of working residents leave Fostoria for work
Where Fostoria’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Fostoria
City in Iowa, USA
Fostoria is a city in Clay County, Iowa, United States. The population was 230 in the 2020 census, unchanged from the 2000.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,457 ft
- ZIP code
- 51340
Questions about Fostoria
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fostoria, IA a good place to live?
Fostoria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.