At a Glance
Median Income
$51,765
$30,566 per capita
Home Value
$144,900
Zillow: $271,535
Median Rent
$836/mo
33.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
15.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frederic a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 0.4% (89% 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 $271,535. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,148
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,765
Per Capita$30,566
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,900
Rent$836
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$271,535
Housing Units489
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.9 in/yr
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.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.