Foster, Nebraska 1, 2012
Foster’s story
140 years in pictures
Census counts: 122 in 1910, 42 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1963 on.
- 1886Foster is settled
FosterNE
A town of 46, settled in 1886.
Willow Creek Bridge · Photo: Ammodramus · Public domain
Is Foster a good place to live?
Of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Foster. Foster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
46 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Foster: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Foster, and how to reach them.
PowerElkhorn Rural Public Pwr Dist9.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Foster’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections herePierce County ClerkPierce County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6876568765 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Foster.
Natural hazards
High risk in Foster, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Foster, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Foster has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a lower July high than Foster.
30″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring36–60°
Summer60–83°
Fall38–62°
Oct 6
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Foster is
Foster beats the Nebraska average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Foster, against 31% in Nebraska’s towns and 36% across U.S. towns. 17% of Foster adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Foster | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Foster | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.5% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.1% |
Osmond General Hospital
5.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Foster
14pages on Foster
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Foster; the nearest are
Northeast Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Norfolk20.8 mi$3,840 in-state tuitionWayne State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Wayne33.3 mi$8,216 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Foster residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
About Foster
Village in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States
Foster is a village in Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Norfolk, Nebraska Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Foster had a population of 42.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,640 ft
Questions about Foster
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Foster, NE a good place to live?
Foster has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.