At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$21,956 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $155,864
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
14.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fredonia residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,956. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 281 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fredonia is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,864. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Education
38.4% of adults in Fredonia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fredonia has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age25.7 yrs
Density1,547/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$21,956
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$155,864
Housing Units74
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,584/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
Elevation594 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband77.9%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fredonia was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.