Fall River, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Elk County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
148 Population 673/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $24,804 per capita
$42,500 Home Value $112,040 Zillow
$470 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
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

Fall River, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,125
36% below
$24,804 per capita
Home Value
$42,500
85% below
Zillow: $112,040
Median Rent
$470/mo
60% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
62% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Fall River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fall River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
15%
Rent
40%
Poverty
83%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fall River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fall River residents earn a median household income of $48,125 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,804. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 86 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fall River is $42,500 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,040. Median rent is $470/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.

Education

12.7% of adults in Fall River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fall River has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population148
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density673/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans31.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,125
Per Capita$24,804
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$102M
Avg Weekly Wage$685

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,500
Rent$470
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$112,040
Housing Units104
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation932 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fall River was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (77 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.