City safety & data profile

FremontNE

Fremont, NE is a 26K-resident city in Dodge County with a median household income of $71,152.

Dodge County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fremont, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fremont has a population larger than 58% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $214,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

26K
Population
Top 42%
By size
$71,152
Median income
$214,700
Median home
11.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Fremont

Fremont posts a median household income higher than 38% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Fremont area.

Top 62%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Fremont

Where Fremont income ranks nationally

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

$71,152 Bottom 38% higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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. NE $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 Fremont, NE beyond the headline numbers

Fremont sits inside Dodge County, Nebraska, at roughly 41.43°N, -96.50°W. Population 26,474, $71,152 median household income. Median home value $214,700, median rent $1,080. Poverty rate 11.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fremont's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 39.5%, then high blood pressure at 32.8%. 1 hospital in/around Fremont, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
26,474
Fremont
Median Income
$71,152
+5% vs avg
Median Home Value
$214,700
-6% vs avg
Median Age
37.5
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Dodge County) - Fremont'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
37K+2%
Median Income
$74,329+53%
Median Home Value
$208,600+91%
Poverty Rate
11%+3%
Unemployment
3.4%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fremont, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
Poverty Rate
11.6% -18% vs avg
Unemployment 4.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.9%
Work From Home 4.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 79.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
39.5%
High Blood Pressure
32.8%
Short Sleep Duration
30.7%
Physical Inactivity
28.5%
Binge Drinking
20%
Current Smoking
14.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.9%
Diabetes
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 62.6%
Annual Checkup 74.9%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
3.4%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Fremont, NE? ▼
Fremont, NE has a population of 26,474 people, located in Dodge County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in Fremont? ▼
The median household income in Fremont, NE is $71,152 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 11.6%.
What is the median home value in Fremont? ▼
The median home value in Fremont, NE is $214,700. Median rent is $1,080/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fremont? ▼
The top health indicators in Fremont include Obesity (39.5%), High Blood Pressure (32.8%), Short Sleep Duration (30.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Fremont? ▼
Fremont has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Fremont? ▼
The median age in Fremont, NE is 37.5 years. 21.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fremont, NE is located in Dodge County, Nebraska. With a population of 26K and a $71,152 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 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Fremont area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Fremont'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 Fremont area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Fremont against Nebraska peers on any ranking lens. Explore Nebraska

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 (Dodge 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.