Wisconsin
Frederic is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 1,148. Residents earn $51,765 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Frederic receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Frederic offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Frederic is $51,765, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Frederic is $144,900, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Frederic is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 452 per 100,000, 77% below the national average.
14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Frederic has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches, including 61.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,765 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,566 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $919 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,536 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,311 |
| County GDP | $2,185M |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Healthcare | 106 |
| Retail | 164 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.94% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $144,900 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $248,384 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,702 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.94% |
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,642/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 452.5/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 181.0/100K |
| Theft | 271.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.9 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,225 ft (373 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6527°N, 92.4626°W |
| County FIPS | 55095 |
Winner: Republican by 30.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.8% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 679/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 106 |
| Restaurants | 136 |
| Retail Stores | 164 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |