Frederick is a city in Rice County, Kansas, United States.

It was a shipping point at the junction of the Missouri Patfic and the St. Louis & San Francisco railroads.

[2] A post office was opened in Frederick (also spelled historically Frederic) in 1887, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.

The future of Frederick is uncertain because Rice County doesn't have the power to unincorporate the city.

According to state law, residents must bring a petition to the city council, then a special election will be called for a vote, but since there isn't a city council then it can't happen.

[12] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.19 square miles (0.49 km2), all of it land.

[13] The 2020 United States census counted 8 people, 4 households, and 2 families in Frederick.

25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

42.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Central Plains USD 112 public school district.