Fredericksburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,040 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$65,809 Median Income $35,542 per capita
$164,100 Home Value $215,078 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,809 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Fredericksburg, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,809
12% below
$35,542 per capita
Home Value
$164,100
42% below
Zillow: $215,078
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Fredericksburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
88%
Home Value
58%
Rent
64%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fredericksburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fredericksburg residents earn a median household income of $65,809 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,542. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fredericksburg is $164,100 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,078. Median rent is $750/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

14.1% of adults in Fredericksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fredericksburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,040
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,809
Per Capita$35,542
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$750
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$215,078
Housing Units502
Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,085 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Fredericksburg was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.