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Frederika, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
207 Population 559/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $26,836 per capita
$101,600 Home Value $96,017 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Frederika, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$26,836 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
64% below
Zillow: $96,017
Violent Crime
140/100K
63% below
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
68% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
65%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
82%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
37%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frederika a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
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 4.6% (28% 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 $96,017. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Safety & Crime

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

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. 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

Population207
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$26,836
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$96,017
Housing Units151
Rent Burden24.1%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property644/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI43 (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
Broadband95.0%
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.
6.6% 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.