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Falls City, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Richardson County County
3.1
/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
275 sunny days/yr
194
Violent Crime/100K
1,065 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,750 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,900 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Falls City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 988 ft (301 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0622°N, 95.5990°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Richardson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philip Billard Municipal (TOP) 69 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 60.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Falls City has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").