Fosston, Minnesota

Population 1,765

Fosston is located in Polk County, MN. The population is 1,765, making Fosston the 3rd largest city in Polk County.

There are 2 public schools in Fosston with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Fosston is high , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fosston is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fosston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fosston include Rosebud Township, Brandsvold Township and King Township.

Fosston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 11.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23%

Crime Rate

51.69% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 577
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Fosston
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

44 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 44

Unemployment

Low 2.4%
  • Minnesota unemployment average: 2.1%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Fosston, MN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Fosston's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Fosston, MN.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Fosston, MN

Property Reports view all

2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2007, the city of Fosston, MN issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2006, the city of Fosston, MN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $640
  • 2 Bedrooms: $820
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,160
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,400

Zip Codes

56542

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Environmental Hazards

44 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Fosston, MN has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Fosston, MN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.72 Average
    Fosston, MN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 6.3°
  • February 11.03°
  • March 26.4°
  • April 40.45°
  • May 53.15°
  • June 61.1°
  • July 68.83°
  • August 64.23°
  • September 52.3°
  • October 44.33°
  • November 27.23°
  • December 11.3°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fosston, MN

Earthquakes
Fosston, MN has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fosston, MN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fosston, MN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fosston, MN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fosston, MN: $34,453

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fosston is 2.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.1% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.07%
White Collar - 49.93%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mark Dayton
  • Sen. Al Franken
  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar

City Representatives

  • Collin C. Peterson

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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15 Cemeteries view all

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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