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City in Iowa, United StatesFremont is a city in Mahaska County, Iowa, United States. The population was 708 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Fremont
The typical Fremont home is worth about $183,000, up 10.1% in a year, 24% below the Iowa typical home.
Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Fremont
Full picture →Most working residents leave Fremont for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Oskaloosa (26%), Ottumwa (5%) and Des Moines (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Health in Fremont
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Natural hazards in Fremont
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 24% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Fremont
Full climate →Fremont has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Schools in Fremont
All Fremont schools →School Grade C
The public schools Fremont’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 68% of Iowa’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within IA. Ratings are from neighbors.
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