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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,239 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,551 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,021 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,051 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 887 |
| County GDP | $2,160M |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Healthcare | 87 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,777 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.22% |
| Commute Time | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $89,500 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $166,848 |
| Census Median Rent | $711 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $682 |
| 1 Bedroom | $708 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $919 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,278 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,379 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,777 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.22% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,638/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 838 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 884/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2125°N, 92.4337°W |
| County FIPS | 19179 |
Winner: Republican by 31.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.52 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 884/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 87 |
| Restaurants | 77 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 25.6 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |