Foss Authority

Foss is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 170 with home prices 2.4× below the Oklahoma median.

Foss, Oklahoma

With 170 residents, Foss sits in Washita County, Oklahoma as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $46,250.

Definition and scope

Foss is a chartered municipality within Washita County, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Weatherford, OK metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Foss has approximately 170 residents. The median age is 56.2 years. Roughly 87% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $82,800.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 70.6%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.0%
• Asian: 0.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Foss is $46,250. Poverty rate stands at 30.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.0%. Educational attainment: 34.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Foss:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

Clinton Sherman Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Washita County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Geography and climate

Foss sits at an elevation of 1,911 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7b.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.