There are 4 hospice facilities serving Fosston, Minnesota. This includes 1 facility in Fosston and 3 nearby. Hospice care costs in Minnesota range from around $111 to $200 per day, with a median expenditure running around $153. The monthly cost averages roughly $4,590 and ranges between $3,330 and $6,000. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $55,080, which is the same as the nationwide average of $55,080.
Fosston is a municipality in Polk County, Minnesota. It is part of the Grand Forks metro statistical area. While the encompassing area includes 23,108 people, there are only 2,829 residing within the city itself. Approximately 35% of the local residents are over the age of 55.
Fosston has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's mean household income is $40,000 ($23,000 on a per capita basis), in comparison to an average of $53,000 for the whole of Minnesota. The mean home price in Fosston is $169,500, which is lower than the state average of $211,500. Fosston also has a moderate unemployment rate of approximately 7.6%.
Fosston has harsh mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area receives optimal levels of precipitation each year. Fosston has above average air quality ratings when compared to other cities.