Frederic, WI

Frederic, Wisconsin

Frederic, Wisconsin, in Polk county, is 54 miles NE of Coon Rapids, Minnesota (center to center) and 57 miles NE of St. Paul, Minnesota. The village has a population of 1,262.

The People and Families of Frederic

In Frederic, about 45% of adults are married. Lots of people in Frederic live independently, in one-person housing. The village has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Frederic features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Frederic had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Frederic residents, with $375. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Frederic Housing

In Frederic, 66% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The village sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Landlords in Frederic rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Frederic.

Commuting

In Frederic, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Frederic; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 6%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Frederic, WI

Comparing Frederic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Frederic Almanac

Frederic Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Frederic Public Libraries

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Frederic Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Frederic residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Frederic, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Frederic High Schools (2004)

FREDERIC 7-12 SCH
1437 CLAM FALLS DR
715-327-4223
Serves 304 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Frederic Colleges

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