Fredonia, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Chambers County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
246 Population 21/sq mi density
$50,294 Median Income $14,137 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $180,043 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,294 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Fredonia, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,294
33% below
$14,137 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
20% below
Zillow: $180,043
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
1% above
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
76.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Fredonia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
67%
Home Value
80%
Poverty
620%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fredonia residents earn a median household income of $50,294 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,137. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 76.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 779 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fredonia is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,043. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

33.9% of adults in Fredonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fredonia has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population246
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female29% / 72%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,294
Per Capita$14,137
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty76.9%
County GDP$1,240M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,003

Housing

A
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$180,043
Housing Units89
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,569/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation773 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fredonia was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.