Fredericksburg is a small town of 1,133 in Iowa, with a median household income of $62,583
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fredericksburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fredericksburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fredericksburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Fredericksburg's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fredericksburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fredericksburg, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$839
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$62,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fredericksburg's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.8 /100k
Property Crime
209.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fredericksburg is served primarily by Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fredericksburg, IA
National Avg
School District
Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fredericksburg sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 40.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Fredericksburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fredericksburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,600 and median rent is $839/month.
Fredericksburg's violent crime rate is 150.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 209.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fredericksburg are operated by Sumner-Fredericksburg Comm School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fredericksburg, IA has a population of 1,133, a median household income of $62,583, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fredericksburg averages 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.6 inches
with about 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fredericksburg, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50630.
The population of Fredericksburg, Iowa is 1,133 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fredericksburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $154,600, median household income $62,583, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fredericksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
