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Crime in Freeport summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Freeport. Key points include:
There were 405 total crimes in Freeport in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Freeport is 1,769.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Freeport is 362.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Freeport is 1,406.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Freeport is -16.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Freeport Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Freeport / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 405 | 1,769.5 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 362.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 13.1 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 10 | 43.7 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 52 | 227.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 322 | 1,406.9 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 92 | 402.0 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 209 | 913.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 91.8 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Freeport summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Freeport. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Freeport is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Freeport is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Freeport is $122,934.
The median income in Freeport is $51,723.
Freeport's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Freeport Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Freeport | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 48 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Freeport, IL Weather
The average high in Freeport is 57.7° and the average low is 37.4°.
There are 69.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.7 inches of precipitation each year with 32.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Freeport |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 32.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Freeport Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Freeport
The current population in Freeport is 23,505. The population has decreased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,505 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 23,636 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 23,884 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 24,087 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 23,930 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 24,119 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 24,300 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 24,537 | -1.0% |
| 2016 | 24,784 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 24,973 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 25,225 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 25,389 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 25,529 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 25,666 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 25,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Freeport
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Freeport is:
67.8% White with 15,936 White residents.
14.6% African American with 3,424 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 286 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 156 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 1,877 Two Or More residents.
7.6% Hispanic with 1,784 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Freeport | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 14.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.6% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Freeport
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Freeport is 52.2% female with 12,277 female residents.
Freeport is 47.8% male with 11,227 male residents.
| Gender | Freeport | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Freeport for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Freeport completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Freeport completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Freeport completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Freeport completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Freeport completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Freeport completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Freeport completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Freeport completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Freeport completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Freeport | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Freeport, Illinois
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7.7% of households in Freeport earn Less than $10,000.
4.3% of households in Freeport earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.5% of households in Freeport earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Freeport earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.9% of households in Freeport earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Freeport earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.6% of households in Freeport earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Freeport earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.8% of households in Freeport earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Freeport earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Freeport | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
