Foster, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Foster, Oregon
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Foster Elementary School
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 Foster, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Foster, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Linn |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97345
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| GNIS feature ID | 1136299 |
Foster is a small community in Oregon. It's not a big city, but it's a special place located in Linn County. Part of Foster is actually inside the city of Sweet Home.
Exploring Foster, Oregon
Foster is found right at the western end of the Foster Reservoir. This reservoir is a large lake, and the community is built around it.
Even though it's a small place, Foster has its own post office. This post office uses the ZIP code 97345. This ZIP code covers a larger area than just Foster itself. It reaches beyond Sweet Home, covering areas north and south of Foster Lake.
To the north, the area goes along the Middle Santiam River all the way to the west end of Green Peter Lake. To the south, it stretches for several miles along the South Santiam River and U.S. Route 20. So, the post office serves quite a few people!
Foster's Climate
The weather in Foster is usually warm and dry during the summer months. The average temperature in summer doesn't go above 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit (about 22 degrees Celsius).
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Foster has a "warm-summer Mediterranean climate." This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "CSB."
