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Fredonia

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Conserved land1.5%6 of 396 acres
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About Fredonia

City in Kentucky, United States
372Population
0.6 sq miArea
427 ftElevation

Fredonia () is a home rule-class city in Caldwell County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, Fredonia had a population of 372.

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ZIP code42411
Living in Fredonia

Housing in Fredonia

$171K▼ 8.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Fredonia home is worth about $171,000, down 8.6% in a year, 27% below the Kentucky typical home.

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Most working residents leave Fredonia for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Princeton (25%), Marion (5%) and Eddyville (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Princeton
25%
Marion
5%
Eddyville
5%
Hopkinsville
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Fredonia →

Health in Fredonia

Compared with Kentucky

≈Just like Kentucky

No difference on any of 5 measures is outside the margin of error.

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Nothing stands out: Fredonia tracks Kentucky closely.

Care nearby

Crittenden Community HospitalMarion · 8.6 mi · ER
Community Medical Clinic, PrincetonPrinceton · 11.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Fredonia · CMS · HRSAHealth in Fredonia →

Natural hazards in Fredonia

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Fredonia →

Climate in Fredonia

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Fredonia has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 9 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 29°Winter
69° / 47°Spring
87° / 67°Summer
70° / 48°Fall
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Nearest: Lyon County Public LibraryEddyville · 8.1 miles · 53 hrs a week

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