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Fremont.
About
Life in Fremont
If you're considering Fremont, understand that you're looking at a classic Midwestern county-seat town that's gradually transforming into an Omaha suburb. The job market is anchored by food processing plants that employ significant portions of the workforce, plus hospitals and schools, so it's genuinely stable if those sectors work for you. Housing and cost of living are affordable compared to national standards, though rents have climbed to around $1,000 monthly.
Fremont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Foreign-Born
8.6%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fremont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fremont, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (29.4%), and 15.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
47.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NE
Rent, home values, and income in Fremont
In Fremont, home values are 10% below the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,793
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $250,966 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in Fremont
Unemployment in Fremont is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fremont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.4 min avg
How Fremont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fremont, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fremont runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
200.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,500.1
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fremont Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
67.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dodge County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dodge County, which includes Fremont, the most common type is hail, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 15 | Winter Storm | $150,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 10 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 10 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 10 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dodge County, county-wide
Air Quality27 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washington County, NE (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 15 miles from Fremont) is typically good — 291 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
27
Good Days
291
per year
Moderate Days
44
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Washington County, NE (15 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fremont has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.6"
Annual Snowfall
31.8"
Hot Days/Year
34
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
140
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
93
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 0.76" |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 0.92" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 1.57" |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.02" |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.55" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.95" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 3.21" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.68" |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 3.09" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 2.23" |
| Nov | 50°F | 28°F | 1.22" |
| Dec | 36°F | 18°F | 1.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fremont
Fremont has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.9%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Methodist Fremont Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Methodist Fremont Health · 450 East 23rd St
- Outpatient center: Fremont Health Care for Women · 625 E 29th St, Fremont
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education17.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fremont
Fremont's student/teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Fremont
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,159 students · in-state tuition $43,850 · 47% graduate · median earnings $57,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fremont
Fremont has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
32 mi awayHomestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fremont
Keene Memorial Library
1030 North Broad Street, Fremont
Cities Near Fremont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fremont?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fremont FAQ
Is Fremont, Nebraska affordable?⌄
Fremont's median rent is $1,080/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,152/year. Median home value is $214,700.
Is Fremont, Nebraska safe?⌄
Fremont's violent crime rate was 200 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1500 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fremont, Nebraska?⌄
Fremont has an unemployment rate of 3.0%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fremont, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in Fremont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,080/month and median household income is $71,152/year. The median home value is $214,700. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fremont, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in Fremont is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from