Falun, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Saline County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
151 Population 136/sq mi density
$55,750 Median Income $14,492 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Falun, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,750
26% below
$14,492 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
80.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Falun Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Falun's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Poverty
652%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Falun a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Falun residents earn a median household income of $55,750 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,492. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 80.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,583 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Education

24.7% of adults in Falun hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Falun has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population151
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density136/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,750
Per Capita$14,492
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty80.8%
County GDP$3,875M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$228,401
Housing Units84
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,658/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain29.7 in/yr
Elevation1,359 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Falun was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Salina Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.