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Freeman, SD


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Freeman, South Dakota

Freeman, South Dakota, in Hutchinson county, is 39 miles W of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 163 miles NW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 1,317 people in the city.

The People and Families of Freeman

In Freeman, about 60% of adults are married. In Freeman, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Freeman has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Freeman had a median family income of $39,118. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Freeman.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Freeman Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Freeman is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Freeman, 85% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Freeman than other cities.

High Points

Freeman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFreeman Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Freeman Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Freeman, SD

Comparing Freeman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men54
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity13
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work107
Public Transportation Use56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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