FreemanWI
A town of 596. Nearly 21.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Freeman stand out
The thing Freeman does most differently from other towns.
596 people, and everyone knows the way
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Freeman’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Freeman. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Freeman
Most working residents leave Freeman for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Prairie du Chien (13%), La Crosse (10%) and Viroqua (8%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
21.6% of Freeman is conserved land
4.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sugar Creek Bluff State Natural Area | — | 339 |
| 2. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge | — | 12 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Freeman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 9°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Freeman is
Freeman beats the Wisconsin average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| 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% |
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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- Population
- 727
- Area
- 78 sq mi
- Elevation
- 883 ft
- Area code
- 608