The Town FilesFremont, Indiana
Town in Steuben County · population 2,034 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,500
- Household income
- $66,304
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 38.6
Fremont is a town of 2,034 people in Steuben County, Indiana. The median home is worth $151,500, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks quieter than 97% of Indiana towns, better for a vacation home than 97% of Indiana towns, hipper than 94% of Indiana towns.
How Fremont ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fremont is worth $151,500, close to the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $66,304, which is more affordable than 64% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $586 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fremont | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,500 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $586 | $888 |
| Median household income | $66,304 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fremont
| People | Fremont | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 15.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Fremont
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.9 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 145 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 5.4 miles from the town center and killed 9. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 440 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 26, 1986.
Severe weather in Steuben County since 1996
Steuben County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| March 12, 2007 | Snowstorm | EM-3274: Snow |
| September 10, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3238: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Steuben County
Steuben County had 16,256 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,004 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Fremont itself the ACS puts it at 11.4%.
Public schools in Fremont
3 public schools with 982 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elementary School | K-4 | 401 | 12.9 |
| Fremont Middle School | 5-8 | 298 | 14.2 |
| Fremont High School | 9-12 | 283 | 14.9 |
Towns near Fremont
- Kinderhook, MI4.8 mi · 1,427 people · home $231,000
- California, MI5.1 mi · 1,181 people · home $119,400
- Angola, IN7.0 mi · 9,340 people · home $205,400
- Camden, MI8.6 mi · 2,070 people · home $161,600
- Algansee, MI8.9 mi · 2,033 people · home $232,400
- Ovid, MI9.3 mi · 2,161 people · home $249,400
- Gilead, MI9.9 mi · 656 people · home $225,500
- Reading, MI12.4 mi · 1,732 people · home $187,500
Fremont questions
Is Fremont, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fremont scores better for retirees than 53% of Indiana towns and quieter than 97%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Fremont?
The median owner-occupied home in Fremont is valued at $151,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,304, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $586 a month.
What is the weather like in Fremont?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 38.9 inches of snow.
Does Fremont get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fremont since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)