Falls City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Polk County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,222 Population 1,018/sq mi density
$51,094 Median Income $24,595 per capita
$275,400 Home Value $354,147 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$51,094 median income, 14.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$275,400 home value, $1,067/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Falls City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,094
32% below
$24,595 per capita
Home Value
$275,400
2% below
Zillow: $354,147
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
14.0%
289% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
68%
Home Value
98%
Rent
92%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
389%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falls City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falls City residents earn a median household income of $51,094 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,595. The unemployment rate stands at 14.0% (289% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,330 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Falls City is $275,400 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,147. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

14.7% of adults in Falls City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falls City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,222
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans15.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,094
Per Capita$24,595
Unemployment14.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005

Housing

B+
Home Value$275,400
Rent$1,067
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$354,147
Housing Units487
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,465/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain81.2 in/yr
Elevation381 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute32 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Falls City was founded in 1893.
The median home in Falls City was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.