Fred is an unincorporated community in southeastern Tyler County, Texas, United States. Fred is approximately 40 miles north of Beaumont and is located in the Big Thicket. The community has no traffic lights and 55 is the only city speed limit, except during school traffic hours. Fred is home to one convenience store, Fred Grocery which has a deli. Since the introduction of a Dollar General Store, Fred Grocery has closed. There are two Baptist churches and several other churches of various denominations. Fred has a health care clinic with a physician's assistant. Hunting (wild hog and deer) and fishing are favorite pastimes of the residents of Fred.