At a Glance
Median Income
$50,294
$14,137 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $180,043
Violent Crime
1,095/100K
7,572/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
76.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fredonia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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.
Safety & Crime
Fredonia reports 1,095 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 188% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,572/100K.
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. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population246
Median Age19.5 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female29% / 72%
Foreign Born13.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,095/100K
Property7,572/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,569/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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%
Broadband64.0%
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.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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