Fremont County, Iowa
Among the top 10% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 64% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 70% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
- top 5% for unemployment
- top 13% for amenities nearby
Fremont County is a county in Iowa with about 6,639 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, amenities nearby, and park & nature access. It rates lower on income tax and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.fremont.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.3 in1.1 in
muggy 85%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 53% of US counties
Home Value$140k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$709better than 77% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.29%better than 23% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.90%better than 26% of US counties
Unemployment1.7%better than 95% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.2 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall22.5 inbetter than 37% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days65 daysbetter than 20% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk15.0better than 83% of US counties
School Quality74.9better than 79% of US counties
Violent Crime638/100kbetter than 60% of US counties
Property Crime881/100kbetter than 51% of US counties
Community
Population6,63914th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age46.283rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1218th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0054th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4355th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)93.0%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.1%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 68% of US counties
Walkability5.5/20better than 31% of US counties
Airport Distance41 mibetter than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby10.54better than 87% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 86% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Fremont County an affordable place to live?
- Fremont County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 53% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Fremont County?
- The median home value in Fremont County is $140k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Fremont County?
- Median household income in Fremont County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Fremont County?
- Median gross rent in Fremont County is $709 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Fremont County safe?
- Fremont County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 638/100k (better than 60%). Property crime is 881/100k.
- What is the weather like in Fremont County?
- Fremont County averages 76°F in July and 24°F in January, with 34.2 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Fremont County?
- Public-school quality in Fremont County is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Fremont County?
- The average one-way commute in Fremont County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)