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Fremont, Nebraska

       
Total population 25,417 Average January/July temperatures 18.4° / 75.1°
Median home price $ 114,500 Annual Precipitation 28.25 in. /yr.
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Fremont, Nebraska

Fremont is a small city known as “Eastern Nebraska’s Antique Capital.”

Cultural Attractions
The historic downtown business district has a wide range of shopping possibilities.
Economy
The city’s economy relies on the manufacturing industry -- Hormel Foods Corp. is its largest employer.
Geography
The city is located on flat land along the Platte River.
Historical
Fremont was a stop for travelers on the Mormon Trail.
Recreation
The Fremont Family YMCA is the second largest in the nation and has a recently completed wellness center.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 30.56 ° / 6.31 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 87.79 ° / 62.47 °
Precipitation (?) 28.25 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 32 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 55
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 83
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 114,500
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $38349.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $38559
Maximum state income tax (?) 6.84 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .100 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 3
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 6
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 4
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 9
Number of museums within the county (?) 2
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 2
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 25,417
Population density (?) 3,389 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 15.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,962 people
Education (?) 18 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 16
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 20
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