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Freeman

A township of 1,431 people in Clare County, Michigan
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Conserved land11%2,418 of 22,747 acres
Trails41 mi1.2 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves11,690 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Freeman

Civil township in Michigan, United States
1,125Population
35.8 sq miArea
1,056 ftElevation

Freeman Township is a civil township of Clare County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,125 at the 2020 census.

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Most working residents leave Freeman for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Clare (8%), Midland (7%) and Surrey (7%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Clare
8%
Midland
7%
Surrey
7%
Mount Pleasant
7%
Census LEHD 2021 · ACSWork & commute in Freeman →

Health in Freeman

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 17% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 33% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Michigan

1better than MI·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Corewell Health Reed City HospitalReed City · 24.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Farwell Health CenterFarwell · 12.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 48632, 48625 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Freeman →

Natural hazards in Freeman

17
Very low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Freeman →

Climate in Freeman

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Freeman has cold winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 13°.

31° / 15°Winter
55° / 32°Spring
79° / 54°Summer
58° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Freeman →

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Nearest: Marion District LibraryMarion · 11.4 miles · 30 hrs a week
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