Foster TownshipMI
A town of 797.
Is Foster Township a good place to live?
39% of residents are 65 or older in Foster Township, above both the Michigan town median (19%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Among 702 Michigan towns, just 2 have a higher median age than Foster Township. Foster Township’s trail density is 2.6 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Michigan’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area, 2,477 acres with 6.9 miles of trail. Foster Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
797 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Foster Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Foster Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Foster Township.
Foster Township has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Foster Township had 42 jobs in 2021, up 27 from 2011. Most people who work leave Foster Township to do it: just 2% work in town. Its mean commuting time is 32 minutes. The top destinations are West Branch (19%), West Branch Township (11%) and Rose City (3%).
| Foster Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 32 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Foster Township is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in just over three quarters of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Foster Township break down as 44% from inland flooding and 19% from hail.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Foster Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Foster Township’s typical July afternoon high is 80°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Foster Township is
Among adults in Foster Township, 38% have obesity. In Foster Township, 17% of adults report frequent physical distress, and 14% have diabetes.
| Foster Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 27% | 23% |
| What stands out | Foster Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.5% | 7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.7% | 10.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
5.1% of the land in Foster Township is protected from building
Walkers can cover 231 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. Parks and preserves in Foster Township: 3, covering 45,348 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Roscommon Unit | 194.9 mi | 42,795 |
| 2. Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area | 6.9 mi | 2,477 |
| 3. T.J. Crowley Memorial Park | — | 76 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Foster Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Foster Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Foster Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
98% of working residents leave Foster Township for work
Where Foster Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Foster Township
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Foster Township is a civil township of Ogemaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 788 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 90 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
Questions about Foster Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Foster Township, MI a good place to live?
Foster Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.