Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Freeburg is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,336. Residents earn $84,464 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Freeburg receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Freeburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Freeburg is $84,464, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Freeburg is $231,900, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,064 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Freeburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 769 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
32.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Freeburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches, including 10.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,464 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,661 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,856 |
| County GDP | $16,131M |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Healthcare | 634 |
| Retail | 779 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.70% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |
| Census Median | $231,900 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,804 |
| Median List Price | $97,450 |
| Median List Price | $97,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $142 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 11.1% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,064 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,264 |
| 79% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.70% |
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Total Violent | 46.6/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 46.6/100K |
| Total Property | 769.2/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 209.8/100K |
| Theft | 466.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 93.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.6 inches |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4391°N, 89.9162°W |
| County FIPS | 17163 |
Winner: Democrat by 7.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.1% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 636/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 634 |
| Restaurants | 565 |
| Retail Stores | 779 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Work from Home | 11.7% |