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Freetown, IN
Census-designated place in Jackson County, Indiana.
Population
277
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Freetown and its ZIP codes
Freetown at a glance
- Freetown is about 2.1 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Freetown, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Freetown.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,968
22,138 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,272
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $5,483 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Freetown, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
392
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
147
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freetown, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Freetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownstownTown | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| CortlandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| ValloniaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MedoraTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RockfordCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Grandview LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SeymourCity | 14 mi | 13.3 |
| HeltonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| JonesvilleTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Harrison LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynesvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Bethel VillageCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| ReddingtonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| WalesboroCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AzaliaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| NashvilleTown | 17 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freetown, IN in?
- Freetown is in Jackson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Freetown, IN?
- About 277 people live in Freetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freetown?
- Nearby places include Brownstown (8.1 mi), Cortland (8.8 mi), Vallonia (9.2 mi), Medora (11 mi), Rockford (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023