FredericMI
A town of 1,217. Public schools that outperform most of Michigan.
What makes Frederic stand out
The 3 things Frederic does most differently from other towns.
Frederic has shrunk 13.4% since 2010
1,341 people in 2010; 1,217 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Frederic’s report card
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The data
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Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 19% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Frederic
Most working residents leave Frederic for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Grayling (18%), Grayling (11%) and Gaylord (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
Frederic’s public schools outperform 73% of Michigan districts
The public schools Frederic’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 73% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayling High School | 9–12 | 462 | A |
| Shawono Center | 6–12 | 19 | Not graded |
| Great Lakes Online Education | K–12 | 104 | C |
A typical Frederic home is worth about $204K
The typical Frederic home is worth about $204,000, up 7.2% in a year, 24% below the Michigan typical home.
Typical home value
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Frederic has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 11°, and about 88 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
13.6% of Frederic is conserved land
230 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Grayling Unit | 177.1 mi | 30,875 |
| 2. Pere Marquette State Forest - Traverse City Unit | 0.2 mi | 249 |
| 3. Hartwick Pines State Park | — | 2 |
Healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
Frederic beats the Michigan average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Frederic | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.7% | 8.9% |
1,217 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Frederic
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Frederic Township is a civil township of Crawford County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,161 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 1,161
- Area
- 72 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,342 ft