What are the schools like in Freeburg, MO?

School district data for Freeburg is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Freeburg?

The median household income in Freeburg, MO is $42,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Freeburg, MO?

Freeburg has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Freeburg, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Freeburg, MO affordable or expensive?

Freeburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Freeburg is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $127,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Freeburg, MO?

Freeburg has a violent crime rate of 66.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 631.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Freeburg, MO a Good Place to Live?

Freeburg is a small town of 387 in Missouri, with a median household income of $42,083 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Freeburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Freeburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Freeburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Freeburg's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Freeburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Freeburg, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$127,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Freeburg's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.1 /100k

Property Crime

631.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Freeburg, MO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Freeburg sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Freeburg, MO
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Freeburg, MO	National Avg
Population	387	—
Median Age	46.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	29.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Argyle, MO 6 mi Vienna, MO 9 mi Westphalia, MO 10 mi Belle, MO 11 mi Linn, MO 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Freeburg

Freeburg, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65035

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Freeburg, MO affordable or expensive?

Freeburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Freeburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $127,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Freeburg, MO?

Freeburg's violent crime rate is 66.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 631.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Freeburg?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Freeburg, MO a good place to live?

Freeburg, MO has a population of 387, a median household income of $42,083, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Freeburg?

Freeburg averages 43.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Freeburg?

Freeburg, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65035.

What is the population of Freeburg?

The population of Freeburg, Missouri is 387 with a median age of 46.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Freeburg?

Key numbers for living in Freeburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $127,700, median household income $42,083, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Freeburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.