City safety & data profile

FreeportIL

Freeport, IL is a 24K-resident city in Stephenson County with a median household income of $51,723.

Stephenson County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Freeport, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Freeport has a population larger than 54% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $92,100, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

24K
Population
Top 46%
By size
$51,723
Median income
$92,100
Median home
19.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Freeport

Freeport posts a median household income higher than 11% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Freeport area.

Top 89%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Freeport

Where Freeport income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$51,723 Bottom 11% higher than 11% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Freeport, IL beyond the headline numbers

Freeport sits inside Stephenson County, Illinois, at roughly 42.30°N, -89.62°W. Population 24,476, $51,723 median household income. Median home value $92,100, median rent $793. Poverty rate 19.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Freeport's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 42.6%, then high blood pressure at 41.7%. 1 hospital in/around Freeport, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Freeport from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
24,476
Freeport
Median Income
$51,723
-24% vs avg
Median Home Value
$92,100
-60% vs avg
Median Age
42.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Stephenson County) - Freeport's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
44K-7%
Median Income
$64,043+47%
Median Home Value
$134,900+33%
Poverty Rate
13.9%-13%
Unemployment
4.3%-65%

Economics

Economics indicators for Freeport, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$793/mo
Poverty Rate
19.6% +38% vs avg
Unemployment 4.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 19%
Work From Home 10.1%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 68.3%
African American 14.9%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
42.6%
High Blood Pressure
41.7%
Short Sleep Duration
37.2%
Physical Inactivity
30%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Current Smoking
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16%
Binge Drinking
15.3%
Diabetes
15.2%
Current Asthma
11.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.4%
Annual Checkup 80.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
4.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Freeport, IL? ▼
Freeport, IL has a population of 24,476 people, located in Stephenson County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Freeport? ▼
The median household income in Freeport, IL is $51,723 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 19.6%.
What is the median home value in Freeport? ▼
The median home value in Freeport, IL is $92,100. Median rent is $793/month.
What are the top health concerns in Freeport? ▼
The top health indicators in Freeport include Obesity (42.6%), High Blood Pressure (41.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37.2%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Freeport? ▼
Freeport has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Freeport? ▼
The median age in Freeport, IL is 42.8 years. 19% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Freeport, IL is located in Stephenson County, Illinois. With a population of 24K and a $51,723 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Freeport area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Freeport's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Freeport area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Stephenson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.