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Freeborn

A township of 65 people in Eddy County, North Dakota
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Conserved land20%4,508 of 23,122 acres
Trails23 mi0.6 mi per sq mi
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Health in Freeborn

Compared with North Dakota

6better than ND·10worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

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Nelson County Health SystemMcville · 21.3 mi · ER · rural critical access
Spectra Health LarimoreLarimore · 47.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · Freeborn
DentalShortage · Freeborn
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 58380, 58381 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Freeborn →

Natural hazards in Freeborn

38
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🧊 Ice storms
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Freeborn has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

20° / 2°Winter
51° / 29°Spring
78° / 55°Summer
53° / 32°Fall
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Nearest: Lakota City LibraryLakota · 20.8 miles · 23 hrs a week
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