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Fredonia, IA
City in Louisa County, Iowa.
Population
240
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,594
ZIP codes
0
Fredonia and its ZIP codes
Fredonia at a glance
- Fredonia is about 28 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Louisa County. PPP loans are for Fredonia.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,455
3,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,311
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.44M
FY 2026, $6,223 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fredonia, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
417
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 11°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fredonia, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Fredonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus JunctionCity | 1.5 mi | 2.1 |
| Columbus CityCity | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LettsCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ConesvilleCity | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CotterCity | 6.5 mi | 0.1 |
| GrandviewCity | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WapelloCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| AinsworthCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FruitlandCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| WinfieldCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| NicholsCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Morning SunCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Lone TreeCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| OldsCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount UnionCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fredonia, IA in?
- Fredonia is in Louisa County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Fredonia, IA?
- About 240 people live in Fredonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fredonia?
- Nearby places include Columbus Junction (1.5 mi), Columbus City (2.6 mi), Letts (6.2 mi), Conesville (6.3 mi), Cotter (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023