Is Freeman a good place to live?
39% of residents are 65 or older in Freeman, against 20% in Wisconsin’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare, none has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Freeman. 22% of the land in Freeman is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area, at 339 acres. Freeman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
732 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Freeman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Freeman, 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.
The average trip to work in Freeman is longer than in most of Wisconsin or the rest of the country
The average trip to work in Freeman is 33 minutes. Jobs based in Freeman fell to 30 in 2023, 28 fewer than in 2013. The median household income in Freeman is $57,000.
| Freeman | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $57,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 12% | 11% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Freeman faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 75% of U.S. communities. Since 2007, 21 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Freeman.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Freeman has set aside 21.6% of its land for conservation
4.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Freeman’s trail density is 0.1 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area | — | 339 |
| 2. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge | — | 12 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Freeman, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Freeman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 82°, January nights drop to 9° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Freeman’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Wisconsin or U.S. town
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Freeman. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Freeman. 40% of adults have obesity in Freeman.
| Freeman | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 33% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Freeman | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Freeman
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Freeman; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Freeman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
99% of working residents leave Freeman for work
Where Freeman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Freeman
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Freeman is a town in Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 727 at the 2020 census. The villages of Ferryville and De Soto are located in the town. The unincorporated community of Reed is also located in the town.
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- Area
- 78 sq mi
- Elevation
- 883 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Freeman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Freeman, WI a good place to live?
Freeman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.