Fosston, MN

Fosston, Minnesota

Fosston, Minnesota, in Polk county, is 68 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 215 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is included in the Grand Forks metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 1,575 people lived in Fosston.

The People and Families of Fosston

In Fosston, about 48% of adults are married. Fosston is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

In Fosston, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fosston had a median family income of $40,521.

Political Inclinations

Fosston residents donated more money ($650) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Fosston Housing

An estimated 67% of living spaces in Fosston are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Fosston, 81% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in Fosston. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Fosston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Fosston, MN

Comparing Fosston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Fosston Almanac

Fosston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fosston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fosston Hospitals

FIRST CARE MEDICAL SERVICES
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
900 HILLIGOSS BOULEVARD SE
(218) 435-1133
Emergency Service: Yes

Fosston High Schools (2004)

FOSSTON SEC.
301 E. 1ST ST.
218-435-1909
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 327 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Fosston Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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