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Fredericktown is a small town of 2,642 in Ohio, with a median household income of $67,813
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fredericktown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.3
Fredericktown's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fredericktown costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fredericktown, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$146,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$779
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fredericktown's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.3 /100k
Property Crime
393.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fredericktown is served primarily by Fredericktown Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Fredericktown, OH
National Avg
School District
Fredericktown Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fredericktown sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 42.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.6 inches of snow per year.
Fredericktown's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fredericktown roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $146,500 and median rent is $779/month.
Fredericktown's violent crime rate is 35.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 393.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fredericktown are operated by Fredericktown Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fredericktown, OH has a population of 2,642, a median household income of $67,813, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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 33.1°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.8 inches
with about 41.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fredericktown, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 43019.
The population of Fredericktown, Ohio is 2,642 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fredericktown: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $146,500, median household income $67,813, crime index 13 (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.
