Fremont, IA

Iowa

Fremont is a small town in Iowa with a population of 937. Residents earn $73,239 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
937 Population 884/sq mi density
$73,239 Median Income $27,551 per capita
$89,500 Home Value $166,848 Zillow
$711 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$73,239 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,500 home value, $711/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,239
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,500
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.4%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $711
39% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.7%
62% lower than US avg

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

People

Population937
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,239
Per Capita$27,551
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,160M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$711
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$166,848

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation838 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.2%
School Score5.52

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Libraries5

Is Fremont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fremont receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Fremont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fremont is $73,239, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fremont is $89,500, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $711 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.4% 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 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Fremont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 23.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Fremont has a population of 937 with a density of 884 people per square mile. The median age is 28.1 years, 28% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

937
Total Population
884
People / sq mi
28.1yrs
Median Age
28% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Fremont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fremont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fremont is $73,239, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Fremont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,239
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,551
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$61,051

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.7%
62% below US avg
Establishments (County)887
County GDP$2,160M

Business (County)

Restaurants77
Healthcare87
Retail116
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fremont is $89,500, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $711 (39% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,848.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,500
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$166,848

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$711
39% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$682
1 Bedroom$708
2 Bedrooms$919
3 Bedrooms$1,278
4 Bedrooms$1,379

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,777
8% above US avg
Effective Rate4.22%
In Fremont, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.6%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress18.5%
Physical Distress12.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death9,638/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access75.1%
Healthcare Facilities87

Crime Rates: Fremont vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Fremont has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.0 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall23.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation838 ft (255 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density884/sq mi
Coordinates41.2125°N, 92.4337°W
County FIPS19179
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 33.6%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.4%
69% below US avg
High School+93.2%
School Test Score5.52
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density884/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities87
Restaurants77
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Work from Home2.6%

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