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Fredonia, Kansas


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Fredonia, Kansas

Fredonia, Kansas, in Wilson county, is 83 miles E of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 2,600.

The People and Families of Fredonia

In Fredonia, about 57% of adults are married. Fredonia offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fredonia had a median family income of $34,459.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fredonia gave more campaign money ($700) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fredonia Housing

Owners occupy 72% of the housing units in Fredonia. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Fredonia, 93% of commuters drive to work. Fredonia is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Fredonia, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

Of Note

High Points

Fredonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFredonia Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Fredonia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fredonia, KS

Comparing Fredonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income31
People in Middle Class or Better31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home88
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime43
Low Property Crime44
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