At a Glance
Median Income
$55,750
$14,492 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
80.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
15.7% smoking rate
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)
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.