At a Glance
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $281,204
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
29.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
16.0% smoking rate
How Freetown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Freetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Freetown a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Freetown is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,204. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
0.0% of adults in Freetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Freetown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population266
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$24,017
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty29.0%
County GDP$3,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,106
Housing
Home Value$117,600
Rent
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$281,204
Housing Units136
Rent Burden26.4%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,172/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation687 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Freetown was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.