Fredericktown, OH

Ohio

Fredericktown is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,634. Residents earn $64,668 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,634 Population 1,330/sq mi density
$64,668 Median Income $31,516 per capita
$164,500 Home Value $274,320 Zillow
$805 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
81 Violent Crime/100K 2,421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,668 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,500 home value, $805/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K (79% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,668
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $164,500
42% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 81/100K
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.0%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $805
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.9%
36% lower than US avg

How Fredericktown Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,634
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,330/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,668
Per Capita$31,516
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$3,085M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,500
Rent$805
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$274,320

Crime

F
Violent81/100K
Property2,421/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault81/100K
Burglary605/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Is Fredericktown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fredericktown receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Fredericktown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fredericktown is $64,668, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fredericktown is $164,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Fredericktown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,421 per 100,000, 24% above the national average.

Education

18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Fredericktown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Fredericktown has a population of 2,634 with a density of 1,330 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.1% Hispanic.

Population

2,634
Total Population
1,330
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
2.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%
Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Fredericktown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fredericktown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fredericktown is $64,668, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Fredericktown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,668
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,516
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
IRS Avg AGI$72,972

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.9%
36% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,339
County GDP$3,085M

Business (County)

Restaurants108
Healthcare144
Retail157
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,813
38% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home7.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Fredericktown is $164,500, 42% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $805 (31% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $274,320.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$164,500
42% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$274,320

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$805
31% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,813
38% above US avg
Effective Rate2.93%
In Fredericktown, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 27.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fredericktown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
High Blood Pressure33.2%
Asthma11.6%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity27.7%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.5%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access68.3%
Healthcare Facilities144
Fredericktown has a violent crime rate of 81 per 100,000 residents, 79% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,421 per 100,000 (24% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Fredericktown vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent80.7/100K
79% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault80.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,421.3/100K
24% above US avg
Burglary605.3/100K
Theft1,816.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Fredericktown has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,330/sq mi
Coordinates40.4785°N, 82.5495°W
County FIPS39083
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72%
D 27.1%

Winner: Republican by 44.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.0%
47% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,330/sq mi
Total Area2.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities144
Restaurants108
Retail Stores157

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home7.6%

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