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Fredonia, Kansas

city · Wilson County

At a glance

1,945
Population
$76,000
Median home value (all homes)
75% below U.S. median
$95,956
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$729/mo
Median rent
46% below U.S. median
$59,125
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
13.2 min
Average commute
90.1%
Homes with broadband
98.33%
Locations with fiber available
0.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing57% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost53% below
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college57 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates91.6%
College graduates17.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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