Freeport Urban Area, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
44,042 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,943 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$579 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$588 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 19
Feb 1 7 24
Mar 2 4 35
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 50
Nov 2 1 37
Dec 2 10 23

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 45, IL State House District 89, IL
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Schools

Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
4 miles, S • 1 star
RAP Freeport
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Highland Community College
5 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Rockford University
34 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Fhn Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S • 4.1 star
The Monroe Clinic
18 miles, NE • 5 star
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
29 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Swedish American Hospital
31 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Dubuque Regional Airport
53 miles, NW • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
76 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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