Falls City, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,099 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$45,750 Median Income $32,552 per capita
$91,900 Home Value $105,252 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Falls City, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,750
39% below
$32,552 per capita
Home Value
$91,900
67% below
Zillow: $105,252
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
25.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.4%
28% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Falls City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
33%
Rent
61%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falls City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falls City residents earn a median household income of $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,552. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falls City is $91,900 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $105,252. Median rent is $713/month, with 25.8% 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 1951.

Education

24.4% of adults in Falls City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falls City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,099
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$32,552
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$499M
Avg Weekly Wage$831

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,900
Rent$713
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$105,252
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden25.8%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,372/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation988 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.4%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Falls City was founded in 1857.
The median home in Falls City was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.