Fredonia is Arizona's northern-most town, on the east side of Kanab Creek. The town is four miles south of the Utah-Arizona border in the Arizona Strip, a portion of Arizona north of the Colorado River between the Grand Canyon and Utah. This area has remained relatively unspoiled by urbanization because the Grand Canyon effectively cuts the strip off from the rest of the state. Fredonia was founded in 1865 by Mormon settlers from Utah seeking freedom from federal laws against polygamy.
The economy of Fredonia is based primarily on tourism and agriculture. Fredonia's central location in northern Arizona in relation to recreational areas has made it an attractive warehousing point for expedition outfitters and guides. A significant portion of this activity is related to river trips for tourists down the Colorado River.
The Arizona Strip provides unparalleled attractions. It encompasses nearly 5.1 million acres of land and is often called the gateway to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Local scenery includes Vermillion and Shinorump Cliffs, Steamboat Rock and numerous canyons and Native American ruins. The North Rim of the Grand Canyon is 75 miles south and the 741,000-acre Kaibab National Forest is located less than 20 miles southeast with picnicking, rock hunting, camping and hunting. Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Cedar Breaks National Monument and Coral Pink Sand Dunes Utah State Park are only hours away. Lake Powell, Glen Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreation Areas, Historic Pipe Springs National Monument and the Kaibab National Forest also are nearby.
Fredonia offers community facilities that include a library, three parks, a senior center, a swimming pool, several softball and Little League fields and basketball and volleyball courts.
| Founded | 1885 | Incorporated | 1956 |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft. | Location | Coconino County |
| Phoenix | 342 miles | San Diego | 521 miles |
| Tucson | 453 miles | Los Angeles | 460 miles |
| Las Vegas | 196 miles |
| 2000 | 2010 | 2023 (est.) | |
| Fredonia | 1,036 | 1,312 | 1,374 |
| Coconino County | 116,320 | 134,679 | 147,434 |
| State of Arizona | 5,130,632 | 6,401,569 | 7,285,370 |
Office of Economic Opportunity
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
| Fredonia | 4.00% |
| Coconino County | 1.30% |
| State | 5.60% |
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
| 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 472 | 637 | 553 |
| Unemployed | 28 | 57 | 17 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 8.9% | 3.1% |
Office of Economic Opportunity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 160 | 20.3% |
| High school or equivalent, no college | 226 | 28.7% |
| Some college or Associate degree | 302 | 38.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree | 100 | 12.7% |
American Community Survey
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Other services, except public administration | 141 | 27.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food & recreation services | 96 | 18.4% |
| Construction | 78 | 15.0% |
| Retail trade | 74 | 14.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, & utilities | 28 | 5.4% |
| Finance, insurance & real estate | 25 | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 23 | 4.4% |
| Education, health care & social assistance | 20 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 3.1% |
| Information | 10 | 1.9% |
| Professional, scientific, & administrative services | 10 | 1.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, & mining | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0 | 0.0% |
American Community Survey
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