The Town FilesFredericktown, Missouri
City in Madison County · population 4,429 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $136,100
- Household income
- $49,375
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 38.1
Fredericktown is a city of 4,429 people in Madison County, Missouri. The median home is worth $136,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Missouri towns, better transit than 80% of Missouri towns.
How Fredericktown ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fredericktown is worth $136,100, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $49,375, which is more affordable than 47% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $846 a month. 60.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fredericktown | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,100 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $846 | $855 |
| Median household income | $49,375 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 60.2% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fredericktown
| People | Fredericktown | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 88.7% |
Weather in Fredericktown
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.3 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fredericktown since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on October 24, 2021 about 0.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 7, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on April 30, 2022.
Severe weather in Madison County since 1996
Madison County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4939: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 21, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4741: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Madison County
Madison County had 3,585 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $40,593 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Fredericktown itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Fredericktown
4 public schools with 1,801 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDERICKTOWN HIGH | 9-12 | 579 | 14.8 |
| KELLY A BURLISON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 433 | 14.4 |
| FREDERICKTOWN ELEM. | PK-2 | 402 | 9.8 |
| FREDERICKTOWN INTERMEDIATE | 3-5 | 387 | 13.3 |
Towns near Fredericktown
- Farmington, MO16.6 mi · 18,217 people · home $196,500
- Park Hills, MO20.6 mi · 8,587 people · home $131,300
- Desloge, MO24.6 mi · 4,823 people · home $127,500
- Perryville, MO25.9 mi · 8,555 people · home $179,700
- Bonne Terre, MO28.0 mi · 6,903 people · home $153,000
Fredericktown questions
Is Fredericktown, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fredericktown scores better for retirees than 48% of Missouri towns and quieter than 36%. 19.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Fredericktown?
The median owner-occupied home in Fredericktown is valued at $136,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,375, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $846 a month.
What is the weather like in Fredericktown?
July highs average 87.9°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 9.3 inches of snow.
Does Fredericktown get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fredericktown since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on October 24, 2021. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)