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Fall River, KS

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Fall River is a small town in Kansas with a population of 148. Residents earn $48,125 per year, which is 36% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 673/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $24,804 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $105,580 Zillow
$470 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,500 home value, $470/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,125
36% lower than US avg
Home Value $42,500
85% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.7%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $470
60% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

How Fall River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population148
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans31.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$24,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$102M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$470
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$105,580
Housing Units104
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking17.7%
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain40.0 in/yr
Sunny Days317/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband62.0%
Libraries4

Is Fall River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fall River receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fall River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fall River is $48,125, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fall River is $42,500, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $470 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Fall River experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 317 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches, including 8.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Fall River has a population of 148 with a density of 673 people per square mile. The median age is 54.2 years, 39% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

148
Total Population
673
People / sq mi
54.2yrs
Median Age
39% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.1%
Female 41.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Fall River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fall River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fall River is $48,125, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fall River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,125
36% below US avg
Per Capita Income$24,804
Avg Weekly Wage$685
IRS Avg AGI$50,489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)86
County GDP$102M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare5
Retail12

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.2 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Fall River is $42,500, 85% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $470 (60% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $105,580.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$42,500
85% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$105,580

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$470
60% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$702
1 Bedroom$753
2 Bedrooms$947
3 Bedrooms$1,223
4 Bedrooms$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.8%
Housing Units104
Median Year Built1953

Property Tax

In Fall River, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.7% are current smokers. 23.1% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fall River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.2%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.7%
26% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.3%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress12.8%
Short Sleep37.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,441
Checkup Rate72.6%
Dental Visits59.2%
Premature Death10,720/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.2/10
Exercise Access28.0%
Healthcare Facilities5
Fall River has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.0 inches. The area enjoys 317 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.0 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall8.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density673/sq mi
Coordinates37.6078°N, 96.0286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS20049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.7-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.9%
D 14.3%

Winner: Republican by 69.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.7%
62% below US avg
High School+97.3%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.80
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density673/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access62.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants5
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.2 min
Drive Alone80.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.9%

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