Fredonia city, Kansas
Fredonia city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fredonia city is a geographic entity located in Wilson County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,041. The land area covers 2.44 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,041 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs | ±5.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 859 | ±136 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,116 | ±141 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 859 | ±136 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 257 | ±106 |
| Median Home Value | $76,000 | ±$17,415 |
| Median Gross Rent | $729 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,125 | ±$17,765 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,211 | ±$3,695 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 359 | ±126 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 900 | ±146 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.1% | ±4.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,071 (2024)
ID: 164907
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY ADMINISTRATOR
100 N 15TH ST, FREDONIA KS 66736
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GUS Population: 8,398 (2024)
ID: 126862
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County | Official County Government |
615 MADISON ST, RM 101, FREDONIA KS 66736-1354
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Education
Listing 8 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Fredonia | PK-KG | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Fredonia | 07-12 | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Fredonia | UG | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Fredonia | 01-06 | Fredonia, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Altoona, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Buffalo, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Longton, KS | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Longton, KS |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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FREDONIA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 1527 MADISON, FREDONIA, KS, 66736 |
(620) 378-2121
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Neosho County Community College
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College | 21.8 mi away | 800 W 14th St, Chanute, KS, 66720 |
6204312820
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FREDONIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.1 mi away | 807 JEFFERSON ST., FREDONIA, KS, 66736 |
(620) 378-2863
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Independence Community College
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College | 24.0 mi away | 1057 West College Avenue, Independence, KS, 67301-0708 |
6203314100
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ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 714 MAIN, ALTOONA, KS, 66710 |
(620) 568-6645
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NEODESHA/W.A. RANKIN MEMORIAL
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 502 INDIANA, NEODESHA, KS, 66757 |
(620) 325-3275
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FALL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 314 MERCHANT AVE., FALL RIVER, KS, 67047 |
(620) 658-4432
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LONGTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 17.8 mi away | 501 KANSAS AVE, LONGTON, KS, 67352 |
(620) 642-6012
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THAYER FRIDAY READING CLUB CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.5 mi away | 200 WEST NEOSHO AVENUE, THAYER, KS, 66776 |
(620) 839-5646
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TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 215 W. MAIN ST., TORONTO, KS, 66777 |
(620) 637-2661
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREDONIA, KS US, located 0.3 miles from Fredonia city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.8° | 21.8° | 32.3° | 1.19" | 2.9" |
| February | 48.5° | 25.5° | 37.0° | 1.48" | 0.8" |
| March | 58.0° | 34.6° | 46.3° | 2.76" | 0.4" |
| April | 67.8° | 44.3° | 56.1° | 4.31" | 0.1" |
| May | 76.1° | 55.9° | 66.0° | 5.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.0° | 65.3° | 75.2° | 6.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.3° | 69.4° | 79.9° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.6° | 67.2° | 78.4° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.7° | 58.6° | 70.2° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.1° | 45.9° | 58.0° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.5° | 34.7° | 46.1° | 2.31" | 0.0" |
| December | 45.6° | 25.9° | 35.8° | 1.80" | 2.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredonia city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| New Albany city | City | 6.7 mi | — |
| Benedict city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
| Altoona city | City | 8.8 mi | — |
| Lafontaine CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
| Neodesha city | City | 10.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2020524575. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.