Freeborn, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
321 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$87,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$447 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$658 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
75.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
1
Albert Lea Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Freeborn County
3
Albert Lea Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 14
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 7 31
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 12 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23A, MN
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Schools

Alden-Conger Elementary
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star
First Step Alden
6 miles, SW
Enrich Alden
6 miles, SW
Alden-Conger Secondary
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Riverland Community College
29 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Minnesota State University-Mankato
34 miles, N • 2.8 star
Bethany Lutheran College
35 miles, N • 1.9 star
Waldorf University
35 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Owatonna Hospital
29 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
54 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
102 miles, S • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
115 miles, E • 1 star
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