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Frederic, WI
Village in Polk County, Wisconsin.
Population
1,140
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
674
ZIP codes
0
Frederic and its ZIP codes
Frederic at a glance
- Frederic is about 6.2 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,800, 32% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,500 (42% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $766 a month.
Local data for Frederic, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frederic, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,800
Poverty rate
16.0%
Median home value
$153,500
Median rent
$766/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (333), Norwegian Americans (171), Swedish Americans (167).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Frederic.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,000
15,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,805 per person
How people get to work
Frederic, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frederic, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
32.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frederic, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Frederic
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewisCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| LuckVillage | 5.6 mi | 2 |
| SirenVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| MilltownVillage | 9.2 mi | 1.8 |
| Balsam LakeVillage | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GrantsburgVillage | 14 mi | 3 |
| CenturiaVillage | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| WebsterVillage | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| St. Croix FallsCity | 19 mi | 5 |
| Taylors Falls, MNCity | 19 mi | 4 |
| DresserVillage | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| CumberlandCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| Rock Creek, MNCity | 23 mi | 43 |
| BarronettCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| Shafer, MNCity | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Turtle LakeVillage | 24 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frederic, WI in?
- Frederic is in Polk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Frederic, WI?
- About 1,140 people live in Frederic, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frederic?
- Nearby places include Lewis (5.1 mi), Luck (5.6 mi), Siren (9.2 mi), Milltown (9.2 mi), Balsam Lake (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023