At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$26,836 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
Zillow: $97,222
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Frederika Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Frederika's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Frederika a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Frederika residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,836. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% 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 Frederika is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,222. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Education
10.7% of adults in Frederika hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Frederika has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population207
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,836
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$97,222
Housing Units151
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,009/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,042 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute42 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Frederika was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.