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Freeman, SD
City in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
Population
1,565
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,051
ZIP codes
0
Freeman and its ZIP codes
Freeman at a glance
- Freeman is about 88 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 51st most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $57,440 a year, 23% less than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,200 (36% below South Dakota) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Freeman, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Freeman, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,440
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$164,200
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (785), Brazilian Americans (174), Irish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hutchinson County. PPP loans are for Freeman.
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,555
2,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,663
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.6M
FY 2026, $8,427 per person
How people get to work
Freeman, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Freeman, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
760
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 10°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Freeman, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Freeman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek ColonyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.5 |
| MarionCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| DoltonTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MennoCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Tschetter ColonyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Cameron ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| OlivetTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| MonroeTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BridgewaterCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| ParkerCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| Maxwell ColonyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Jamesville ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| HurleyCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CanistotaCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| Oak Lane ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| MilltownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Freeman, SD in?
- Freeman is in Hutchinson County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Freeman, SD?
- About 1,565 people live in Freeman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Freeman?
- Nearby places include Wolf Creek Colony (9.4 mi), Marion (10 mi), Dolton (10 mi), Menno (11 mi), Tschetter Colony (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023