Iowa
Fredonia is a small town in Iowa with a population of 232. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fredonia receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fredonia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fredonia is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Fredonia is $86,400, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Fredonia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 31.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 78.8% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.2% |
| 58% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,956 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,007 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,697 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 281 |
| County GDP | $930M |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $86,400 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,750 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 18.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,584/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 31.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2843°N, 91.3392°W |
| County FIPS | 19115 |
Winner: Republican by 41 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,547/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 12 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 51.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |