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Freeman

A town of 727 people in Crawford County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land22%10,728 of 49,760 acres
Trails4.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Freeman

Town in Wisconsin, United States
727Population
77.7 sq miArea
883 ftElevation

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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Area code608
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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.

Prairie du Chien
13%
La Crosse
10%
Viroqua
8%
Seneca
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Freeman →

Health in Freeman

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6better than WI·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Vernon Memorial HospitalViroqua · 15.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Scenic Bluffs Health Centers, Inc - Prairie Du ChienPrairie Du Chien · 22.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54628, 54624 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Freeman →

Natural hazards in Freeman

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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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.

29° / 13°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
80° / 60°Summer
59° / 40°Fall
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Nearest: De Soto Public LibraryDe Soto · 6.9 miles · 20 hrs a week
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