Freeman TownshipMN
The town, settled in 1899, counts 436 residents.
Is Freeman Township a good place to live?
94% of households are owner-occupiers in Freeman Township, above both the Minnesota town median (75%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%). 13% of the land in Freeman Township is conserved, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 4.7% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Freeman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
436 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Freeman Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Freeman 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 Freeman Township.
About half of Freeman Township’s working residents commute to Albert Lea
In Freeman Township, 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Since 2013, Freeman Township has added 81 jobs, to 84 in 2023. The top destinations are Albert Lea (48%), Rochester (8%) and Austin (5%). Half of commuters travel less than 11 miles.
| Freeman Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Freeman Township
For Freeman Township, the peak summer temperature is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Conserved land covers 13.4% of Freeman Township
Walkers can cover 0.3 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. One park or preserve covers 846 acres in Freeman Township.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Panicum Prairie Wildlife Management Area, Grass Lake Unit | — | 846 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Freeman Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Households in Freeman Township have drawn federal disaster aid in 8 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in just over three fifths of U.S. communities. Since 2019, one flood insurance claim has been paid in the town. FEMA puts 35% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 21% to tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Freeman Township is
For adults in Freeman Township, the share who say their health is fair or poor is 19%. Against the Minnesota average, Freeman Township comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 13. 29% of adults in Freeman Township feel lonely; 32% sleep under 7 hours.
| Freeman Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 30% | 36% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 10% | 12% |
| What stands out | Freeman Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.8% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Freeman Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Freeman Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Freeman Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Freeman Township for work
Where Freeman Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Freeman Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Freeman Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 528 at the 2000 census.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,243 ft
Questions about Freeman Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Freeman Township, MN a good place to live?
Freeman Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.