Freeborn TownshipMN
A town of 227, platted in 1857.
Is Freeborn Township a good place to live?
Freeborn Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
227 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Freeborn Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Freeborn Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Freeborn Township.
Freeborn Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: the average trip to work there is longer
Freeborn Township had 10 jobs in 2023, down 31 from 2013. Among residents in the town, 5.1% live below the poverty line, against 7% in Minnesota’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Half of commuters travel less than 23 miles. The top destinations are Albert Lea (23%), Owatonna (9%) and New Richland (5%).
| Freeborn Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 39 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expect snowy winters and pleasant summers in Freeborn Township
Freeborn Township’s July high stands at 81°F, near the Minnesota town median (82°F) and below the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Freeborn Township is
36% of adults have high blood pressure in Freeborn Township. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Freeborn Township is ahead of Minnesota on 1 and behind on 11. In Freeborn Township, 31% of adults sleep under 7 hours, and 27% get no exercise outside work.
| Freeborn Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 23% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Freeborn Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.3% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Freeborn Township is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
On expected storm and flood damage, Freeborn Township sits below 60% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 33% come from inland flooding and 25% from drought.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Freeborn Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Freeborn Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Freeborn Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Freeborn Township for work
Where Freeborn Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Freeborn Township
City in Minnesota, United States
Freeborn is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 264 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,234 ft
- ZIP code
- 56032
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Freeborn Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Freeborn Township, MN a good place to live?
Freeborn Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.