At a Glance
Median Income
$51,094
$24,595 per capita
Home Value
$275,400
Zillow: $343,300
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
2,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
251 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Falls City a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 7.5% (108% 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 $343,300. 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.
Safety & Crime
Falls City reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,565/100K.
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. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,222
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,018/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,094
Per Capita$24,595
Unemployment7.5%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$3,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
B+
Home Value$275,400
Rent$1,067
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$343,300
Housing Units487
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property2,565/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death6,465/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain81.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
28.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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