At a Glance
Median Income
$73,239
$27,551 per capita
Home Value
$89,500
Zillow: $182,688
Median Rent
$711/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
17.4% smoking rate
How Fremont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fremont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fremont a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fremont residents earn a median household income of $73,239 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,551. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fremont is $89,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,688. Median rent is $711/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.4% of adults in Fremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 37.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population937
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density884/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,239
Per Capita$27,551
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.7%
County GDP$2,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,500
Rent$711
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$182,688
Housing Units378
Rent Burden15.7%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
Elevation838 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fremont was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.