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Falls City, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Falls City is a small town in Texas with a population of 853. Residents earn $77,697 per year, which is 3% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
853 Population 958/sq mi density
$77,697 Median Income $32,476 per capita
$213,500 Home Value $188,853 Zillow
$1,154 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$77,697 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,500 home value, $1,154/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $77,697
3% higher than US avg
Home Value $213,500
24% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.9%
5% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,154
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Falls City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population853
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density958/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 78%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,697
Per Capita$32,476
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$4,830M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$213,500
Rent$1,154
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$188,853
Housing Units328
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Uninsured14.5%
Smoking12.4%
Depression23.4%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain31.5 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation319 ft (97 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score3.99

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.8%
Libraries5

Is Falls City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Falls City receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Falls City stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Falls City is $77,697, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Falls City is $213,500, 24% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. School test scores average 4/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Falls City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Falls City has a population of 853 with a density of 958 people per square mile. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.7%), with 2.5% Hispanic.

Population

853
Total Population
958
People / sq mi
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Falls City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.0%
15% above US avg
Spanish10.0%
25% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Falls City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falls City is $77,697, which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Falls City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$77,697
3% above US avg
Per Capita Income$32,476
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
IRS Avg AGI$61,467

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)942
County GDP$4,830M

Business (County)

Restaurants83
Healthcare79
Retail130
Manufacturing23

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,902
69% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.9 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Falls City is $213,500, 24% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,154 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $188,853.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$213,500
24% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$188,853

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,154
1% below US avg
Rent Burden19.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$671
1 Bedroom$742
2 Bedrooms$973
3 Bedrooms$1,353
4 Bedrooms$1,632

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.0%
Housing Units328
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,902
69% above US avg
Effective Rate2.76%
In Falls City, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.5% of residents lack health insurance. 12.4% are current smokers. 23.4% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Falls City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma9.6%
COPD5.3%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.4%
11% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.6%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression23.4%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.4%
Uninsured14.5%
69% above US avg
Primary Care1:4,994
Dentists1:2,119
Mental Health1:1,523
Checkup Rate72.4%
Dental Visits60.0%
Premature Death10,228/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access45.3%
Healthcare Facilities79
Falls City has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.5 inches. The area enjoys 300 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall31.5 inches
17% below US avg
Snowfall0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation319 ft (97 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density958/sq mi
Coordinates28.9817°N, 98.0216°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48013
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.3-point margin. 78.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.3%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.9%
5% below US avg
High School+95.9%
Graduate Degree+11.4%
School Test Score3.99
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density958/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities79
Restaurants83
Retail Stores130

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.9 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.1%

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