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Fremont, NE

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Fremont, NE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 37
Population27,321
Foreign Born4.6%
Population Density2,453people per mi²
Median Age37.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A+
Elite

An exceptional place to live — walkable, affordable relative to incomes, with a thriving local economy and abundant recreation.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean94%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
30
Positive
40
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

10 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

6 within 20 miles

1mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

175mi

Post Office

USPS — Fremont, NE

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf3Nearest 1.5 mi
Camping6Nearest 25.1 mi
Marina2Nearest 3.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range2Nearest 4.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$340k
48% below US avg
College Educated
21.5%
39% below US avg
WFH
3.7%
74% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$17k
8% below US avg
Graduate Degree
7.5%
44% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 79% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.0%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+3.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.11 / 1k Residents44% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.05 / 1k Residents31% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−27.3%
Burglary
1.51 / 1k Residents29% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.09 / 1k Residents13% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.23 / 1k Residents33% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Fremont, Nebraska
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days235 frost-free
Annual Rainfall31.4"
Elevation1,194 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak31 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,453/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D+
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Hail, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 519 mi · coast 809 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$33.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T15:09:28.000Z

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