Minnesota
Freeborn is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 321. Residents earn $44,545 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Freeborn receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Freeborn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Freeborn is $44,545, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.7% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 20.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Freeborn is $87,900, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Freeborn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,545 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,281 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,740 |
| Unemployment | 6.7% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 832 |
| County GDP | $1,740M |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Healthcare | 66 |
| Retail | 131 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.87% |
| Commute Time | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $87,900 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $132,180 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
| Studio | $672 |
| 1 Bedroom | $742 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $974 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,283 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,432 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,279 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.87% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7660°N, 93.5644°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27047 |
Winner: Republican by 21.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.71 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,783/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 66 |
| Restaurants | 73 |
| Retail Stores | 131 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 25.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.4% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |