FreebornMO
A town of 1,447. Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns.
What makes Freeborn stand out
The 2 things Freeborn does most differently from other towns.
Freeborn has shrunk 17.9% since 2010
1,775 people in 2010; 1,447 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Freeborn beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 22.
| What stands out | Freeborn | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 26.6% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.8% | 8% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 21.9% | 13.7% |
Freeborn’s public schools outperform 8% of Missouri districts
The public schools Freeborn’s kids attend trail 92% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkton Elem. | PK–6 | 143 | D− |
| Clarkton High | 7–12 | 135 | D |
| Bootheel School | K–12 | 26 | C− |
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.
Mild winters, hot summers
Freeborn has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 29°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About one in eight working residents works right in Freeborn
Most working residents leave Freeborn for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Kennett (15%), Clarkton (11%) and Malden (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
0% of Freeborn is conserved land
3.9 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
1,447 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Freeborn
Township in Dunklin County, Missouri, U.S.
Freeborn Township is a township in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Freeborn Township was established in 1845.
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- Population
- 1,458