Falls Mills, VA

Virginia

Falls Mills is a small town in Virginia with a population of 97.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
97 Population 110/sq mi density
N/A Median Income $23,472 per capita
$67,100 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Home Value $67,100
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.6%
58% higher than US avg

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

People

Population97
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans86.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$23,472
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$2,337M
Commute43 min

Housing

Home Value$67,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI35 (Good)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Elevation2,461 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+61.6%
School Score5.58

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute43 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries3

Is Falls Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Falls Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, long commute times, high obesity rates. Falls Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 19.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Falls Mills is $67,100, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Falls Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches, including 39.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Falls Mills has a population of 97 with a density of 110 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

97
Total Population
110
People / sq mi
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.8%
Female 40.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Falls Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Falls Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falls Mills is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes.

Income: Falls Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$23,472
Avg Weekly Wage$965
IRS Avg AGI$53,509

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.6%
58% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,682
County GDP$2,337M

Business (County)

Restaurants114
Healthcare196
Retail202
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,279
35% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.5 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Falls Mills is $67,100, 76% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$67,100
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,137
1 Bedroom$1,181
2 Bedrooms$1,369
3 Bedrooms$1,787
4 Bedrooms$2,126

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,279
35% below US avg
Effective Rate3.40%
In Falls Mills, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.3% report depression. 31.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure37.5%
Asthma11.5%
COPD9.8%
Stroke3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity31.4%
Depression28.3%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress17.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death18,112/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access57.9%
Healthcare Facilities196

Crime Rates: Falls Mills vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Safety Score

Falls Mills has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.4 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall39.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median35.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,461 ft (750 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates37.2791°N, 81.3062°W
County FIPS54055
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+61.6%
School Test Score5.58
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density110/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities196
Restaurants114
Retail Stores202

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.5 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.5%

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