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Fremont, NE


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Fremont, Nebraska

Introduction to Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont, Nebraska, in Dodge county, is 31 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 25,174.

Fremont History

Fremont was founded in 1856. The city was named after John C. Fremont, an American explorer, military official and politician. The area was a major route for the hunters and the military in the 19th century. Because of its convenient geographical location, a railroad (1886), transcontinental telegraph line (1861) and highway (1913) all were constructed passing through the area.

Fremont and nearby Attractions

  • Fremont Historic Visitors Center
  • Saunders County Historical Museum
  • Boys Town Hall of History
  • Louis E. May Museum
  • Two Rivers State Recreation Area
  • Dead Timber State Recreation Area

Things To Do In Fremont

The Fremont Golf Club is popular spot among local golfers. The Calvary United Methodist Church, the Presbyterian Church of Fremont, Community Christian Church and the Calvary Church are the local churches. From Fremont, one can also visit places like the Behlen Observatory, the Lueninghoener Planetarium and the Nebraska Railroad Museum.

Fremont Transportation

Des Moines International is the nearest major airport.

Fremont Higher Education

Midland Lutheran College, Creighton University, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Belleview University and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are the local institutions providing facilities for higher education.

High Points

Fremont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 14%Fremont Well-Paid Single Women
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Fremont Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Fremont Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Fremont, NE

Comparing Fremont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens94
Female Share of the Population86
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Women49
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity19

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income48
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents92
People Living Alone74
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built37
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime63

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