Freeman
City in South Dakota, United States
Overview
Freeman is a quaint and welcoming town in southeastern South Dakota, known for its strong Mennonite heritage, lively community spirit, and scenic prairie surroundings. With historical buildings and friendly residents, Freeman offers a taste of authentic small-town America.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
1,329
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.35°, -97.44°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
78
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,485
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
8.9°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
-5.9°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
-33.2°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
650 mm
Internet Speed
206 Mbps
Upload
120 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
18
Walk Score
18
Footways
35.0
Airport
YKN
Distance
49 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 79/100.