Fredericktown is a small town of 4,438 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,155
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fredericktown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fredericktown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fredericktown 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: 90.6
Fredericktown's overall cost of living index is 90.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fredericktown costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fredericktown, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$854
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,155
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Fredericktown's violent crime rate is 197.9 per 100,000 residents
— 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
197.9 /100k
Property Crime
2595.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fredericktown is served primarily by FREDERICKTOWN R-I.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fredericktown, MO
National Avg
School District
FREDERICKTOWN R-I
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fredericktown sees average highs of 41.6°F in January
and 87.9°F in July,
with 46.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Fredericktown's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fredericktown roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,000 and median rent is $854/month.
Fredericktown's violent crime rate is 197.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2595.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fredericktown are operated by FREDERICKTOWN R-I.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fredericktown, MO has a population of 4,438, a median household income of $48,155, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Fredericktown averages 41.6°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.3 inches
with about 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fredericktown, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63645.
The population of Fredericktown, Missouri is 4,438 with a median age of 36.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fredericktown: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $110,000, median household income $48,155, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fredericktown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
