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Fredericksburg, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,040 Population 1,156/sq mi density
$65,809 Median Income $35,542 per capita
$164,100 Home Value $196,446 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,809 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,100 home value, $750/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
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: $196,446
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
75% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
25%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fredericksburg a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 0.9% (75% 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 $196,446. 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.

Safety & Crime

Fredericksburg reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 644/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,040
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,156/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,809
Per Capita$35,542
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,100
Rent$750
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$196,446
Housing Units502
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property644/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.