The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Foster county is rated a 2. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 5.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 48% and the area covered by water is 1.78%. The overall influence score for Foster is 9.
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Foster County is located in southeastern North Dakota and is part of the Grand Forks Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 Census, the population was 3,847. The county has a total area of 1,791 square miles, making it the second largest county in North Dakota.
The median household income was $41,421 in 2010. The racial makeup of Foster County was 93.7% White, 3.2% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% African American, and 2.3% from two or more races.
The living conditions in Foster County are generally rural and agricultural. Farming is the primary industry in the county and many residents rely on agriculture for their livelihoods. The majority of land is used for ranching and farming purposes, with a small fraction devoted to residential uses. There are two towns in the county: Carrington (the county seat) and Sykeston.
The climate of Foster County is typical of the Northwestern Great Plains region with cold winters and hot summers. Temperatures range from lows of -10 degrees Fahrenheit in winter to highs of over 90 degrees Fahrenheit in summer months.
USDA State Rural Development Office:Featured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of North Dakota
220 East Rosser Ave., Room 208
Bismarck, ND 58501
(701) 530-2037