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Fredericktown, MO
City in Madison County, Missouri.
Population
4,507
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,042
ZIP codes
0
Fredericktown and its ZIP codes
Fredericktown at a glance
- Fredericktown is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 165th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $49,375 a year, 30% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,100 (41% below Missouri) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Fredericktown, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fredericktown, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,375
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$136,100
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (754), Irish Americans (685), French Americans (158).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Fredericktown.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,892
3,552 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,657
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$89.9M
FY 2026, $7,122 per person
How people get to work
Fredericktown, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit2.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fredericktown, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
255
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fredericktown, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Fredericktown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction CityVillage | 0.4 mi | 0.4 |
| CobaltVillage | 1.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Mine La MotteCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Cherokee PassCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.1 |
| Knob LickCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| MarquandCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Doe RunCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 16 mi | 9.5 |
| IrontonCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| ArcadiaCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Iron Mountain LakeCity | 19 mi | 2 |
| Pilot KnobCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| Park HillsCity | 20 mi | 20.3 |
| LeadingtonCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| SedgewickvilleVillage | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| BismarckCity | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fredericktown, MO in?
- Fredericktown is in Madison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Fredericktown, MO?
- About 4,507 people live in Fredericktown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fredericktown?
- Nearby places include Junction City (0.4 mi), Cobalt (1.7 mi), Mine La Motte (2.9 mi), Cherokee Pass (6 mi), Knob Lick (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023