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Frederic, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Polk County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,148 Population 679/sq mi density
$51,765 Median Income $30,566 per capita
$144,900 Home Value $248,384 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,765 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederic, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,765
31% below
$30,566 per capita
Home Value
$144,900
49% below
Zillow: $248,384
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
33.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
56% below
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Frederic Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Frederic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
51%
Rent
72%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederic a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frederic residents earn a median household income of $51,765 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,566. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frederic is $144,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,384. Median rent is $836/month, with 33.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Frederic reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 452/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

14.8% of adults in Frederic hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frederic has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population1,148
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,765
Per Capita$30,566
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$836
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$248,384
Housing Units489
Rent Burden33.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property452/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary181/100K

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,642/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,225 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Frederic was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.