Median Income $55,750

26% lower than US avg

Home Value $41,800

85% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 24.7%

27% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.0%

28% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 80.8%

552% higher than US avg

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

People

Population151

Median Age31.5 yrs

Density136/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 58%

Veterans82.0%

Economy

C+

Median Income$55,750

Per Capita$14,492

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty80.8%

County GDP$3,875M

Commute27 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$41,800

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units84

Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity41.0%

Uninsured8.6%

Smoking15.7%

Depression23.8%

Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Sunny Days297/yr

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+24.7%

High School+89.7%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%

Commute27 min

Broadband62.0%

Libraries2

Is Falun a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Falun receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Falun offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Falun is $55,750, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 80.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Falun is $41,800, 85% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Falun experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Falun has a population of 151 with a density of 136 people per square mile. The median age is 31.5 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (57.6%), with 25.2% Hispanic.

Population

151

Total Population

136

People / sq mi

31.5yrs

Median Age

19% below US avg

1.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%

Female 43.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Falun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Falun vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Falun is $55,750, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 80.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Falun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$55,750
	26% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$14,492
Avg Weekly Wage	$975
IRS Avg AGI	$66,003

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	80.8%
	552% above US avg
Establishments (County)	1,583
County GDP	$3,875M

Business (County)

Restaurants	156
Healthcare	176
Retail	217
Manufacturing	70

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,810
	37% above US avg
Cost of Living	90.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	11.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	26.5 min
Drive Alone	71.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Falun is $41,800, 85% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$41,800
	85% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	29.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	84
Median Year Built	1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,810
	37% above US avg
Effective Rate	11.51%

In Falun, 41.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.6% of residents lack health insurance. 15.7% are current smokers. 23.8% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Falun vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.0%
	28% above US avg
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart Disease	5.3%
High Blood Pressure	30.0%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	6.5%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.7%
	12% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.7%
Physical Inactivity	25.5%
Depression	23.8%
Mental Distress	18.5%
Physical Distress	12.2%
Short Sleep	33.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	92.3%
Uninsured	8.6%
	0% below US avg
Checkup Rate	74.1%
Dental Visits	64.0%
Premature Death	9,658/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.0/10
Exercise Access	80.4%
Healthcare Facilities	176

Falun has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	54.7°F
	1% above US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,359 ft (414 m)
Area	1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density	136/sq mi
Coordinates	38.6744°N, 97.7511°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20169

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.6-point margin. 62.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%

D 33.3%

Winner: Republican by 31.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	24.7%
	27% below US avg
High School+	89.7%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.80

C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5	Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density	136/sq mi
Total Area	1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	62.0%
Public Libraries	2
Healthcare Facilities	176
Restaurants	156
Retail Stores	217

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	26.5 min
Drive Alone	71.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.5%

Falun, KS

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

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Falun a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Falun vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Falun vs U.S. Average

Income: Falun vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Falun vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities