Fredoniacentennial
Fredonia’s story
121 years in pictures
Census counts: 296 in 1920, a peak of 394 in 1930, 38 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper and a map from 1982 on.
- 1905Fredonia is settled
FredoniaND
A town of 39, settled in 1905.
Photo: Manimal347 · Public domain
Population
39
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Median home value
$57K
Census ACS
Household income
$67K
median
Median age
39.3
years
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Fredonia a good place to live?
Fredonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
39 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Fredonia: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fredonia, and how to reach them.
PowerMontana-Dakota Utilities11.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterSoutheast Wud (West) water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Fredonia’s trash rules yet
Register to voteNot requiredNorth Dakota has no voter registration: you show ID at the polls.vote.govWho runs elections hereLogan County AuditorLogan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5844058440 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Jul 30, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fredonia.
42″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter5–23°
Spring29–51°
Summer55–78°
Fall33–54°
Oct 2
typical first frost
May 7
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Fredonia stands out in North Dakota and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
In Fredonia, 15% of adults report frequent physical distress. No town among the 24 in North Dakota we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Fredonia. By contrast, the share of adults in Fredonia who have been diagnosed with depression is 19%, below both the North Dakota town median (21%) and the median of U.S. towns (23%). Only 2 of the 24 North Dakota towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have obesity than Fredonia.
| Fredonia | North Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 8.9% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 29% | 33% |
32 measures vs. North Dakota
4 better15 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Fredonia | ND |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 17.2% | 21.3% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.6% | 76.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.7% | 6.1% |
South Central Health
22.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Fredonia: cold waves
Expected losses in Fredonia break down as 54% from cold waves and 18% from inland flooding. The risk rating from FEMA for Fredonia comes to 51 of 100, above both North Dakota’s towns (40 of 100) and U.S. towns (44 of 100). Federal aid has come to Fredonia households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2011.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fredonia
15pages on Fredonia
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Fredonia; the nearest are
Trinity Bible College and Graduate SchoolUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Ellendale35.8 mi$19,700 tuitionValley City State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Valley City65.9 mi$8,514 in-state tuitionCankdeska Cikana Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Totten114 mi$3,950 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Fredonia residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across North Dakota.
About Fredonia
City in North Dakota, United States
Fredonia is a city in Logan County, North Dakota, United States. The population was 38 at the 2020 census. Fredonia was founded in 1905.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1905
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,057 ft
- ZIP code
- 58440
- Area code
- 701
Questions about Fredonia
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fredonia, ND a good place to live?
Fredonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.