Freeborn County, Minnesota
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
- top 6% for amenities nearby
- bottom 6% for income tax
Freeborn County is a county in Minnesota with about 31,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, commute time, and cost of living. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.freeborn.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in1.0 in
humid 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$803better than 53% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 55% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.07%better than 35% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.06%better than 8% of US counties
Unemployment4.4%better than 58% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.9 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall39.5 inbetter than 20% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk51.0better than 48% of US counties
School Quality60.6better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime845/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime1303/100kbetter than 32% of US counties
Community
Population30,85755th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.173rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1628th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.8%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)10.6%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.9%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 78% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 64% of US counties
Airport Distance84 mibetter than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 47% of US counties
Amenities Nearby16.20better than 94% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 70% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Freeborn County an affordable place to live?
- Freeborn County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Freeborn County?
- The median home value in Freeborn County is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Freeborn County?
- Median household income in Freeborn County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Freeborn County?
- Median gross rent in Freeborn County is $803 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Freeborn County safe?
- Freeborn County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 845/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1303/100k.
- What is the weather like in Freeborn County?
- Freeborn County averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 35.9 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Freeborn County?
- Public-school quality in Freeborn County is above average, scoring better than 61% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Freeborn County?
- The average one-way commute in Freeborn County is 20 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)