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Fredonia, KS
City in Wilson County, Kansas.
Population
1,945
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
797
ZIP codes
0
Fredonia and its ZIP codes
Fredonia at a glance
- Fredonia is about 22 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 128th most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,125 a year, 20% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $76,000 (65% below Kansas) and median rent is $729 a month.
Local data for Fredonia, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fredonia, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,125
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$76,000
Median rent
$729/mo
Homeownership
66.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
13.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (462), Irish Americans (154), Scottish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wilson County. PPP loans are for Fredonia.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,206
2,896 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.5M
FY 2026, $7,824 per person
How people get to work
Fredonia, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fredonia, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
484
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
26
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 22°F
41.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fredonia, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Fredonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New AlbanyCity | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BenedictCity | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| AltoonaCity | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| LafontaineCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 2 |
| NeodeshaCity | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| CoyvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Fall RiverCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| BuffaloCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| SycamoreCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| Elk CityCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| LongtonCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ThayerCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| TorontoCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| EarltonCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| ChanuteCity | 22 mi | 7.1 |
| SeveryCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fredonia, KS in?
- Fredonia is in Wilson County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Fredonia, KS?
- About 1,945 people live in Fredonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fredonia?
- Nearby places include New Albany (6.7 mi), Benedict (7.8 mi), Altoona (9 mi), Lafontaine (9.4 mi), Neodesha (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023