At a Glance
Median Income
$44,545
$25,281 per capita
Home Value
$87,900
Zillow: $142,456
Median Rent
$833/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
15.7% smoking rate
How Freeborn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freeborn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freeborn a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Freeborn residents earn a median household income of $44,545 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,281. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freeborn is $87,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,456. Median rent is $833/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
15.2% of adults in Freeborn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freeborn has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population321
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,783/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,545
Per Capita$25,281
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,900
Rent$833
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$142,456
Housing Units145
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation1,237 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Freeborn was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.