Freeburg, MO

Missouri

Freeburg is a small town in Missouri with a population of 391. Residents earn $46,719 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
391 Population 471/sq mi density
$46,719 Median Income $30,669 per capita
$130,400 Home Value $294,384 Zillow
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,719 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,719
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,400
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.0%
70% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

How Freeburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population391
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density471/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,719
Per Capita$30,669
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.4%
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$294,384
Housing Units222
Rent Burden18.1%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured9.8%
Smoking19.6%
Depression26.3%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation902 ft (275 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.2%

Is Freeburg a Good Place to Live?

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 low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Freeburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Freeburg is $46,719, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Freeburg is $130,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Freeburg has a population of 391 with a density of 471 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

391
Total Population
471
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Freeburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Freeburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Freeburg is $46,719, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Freeburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,719
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,669

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.9 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Freeburg is $130,400, 54% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $294,384.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,400
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$294,384

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden18.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.8%
Housing Units222
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Freeburg, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.8% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 26.3% report depression. 30.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Freeburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.8%
COPD8.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression26.3%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress14.7%
Short Sleep37.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Uninsured9.8%
14% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits62.9%

Food & Exercise

10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 84.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.0%
70% below US avg
High School+81.7%
Graduate Degree+7.4%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density471/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.2%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.9 min
Drive Alone86.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

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