Valley Falls, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Jefferson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,305 Population 1,864/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $30,951 per capita
$118,200 Home Value $272,660 Zillow
$734 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $734/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Valley Falls, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$30,951 per capita
Home Value
$118,200
58% below
Zillow: $272,660
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Valley Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
42%
Rent
63%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Valley Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Valley Falls residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,951. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 416 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Valley Falls is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,660. Median rent is $734/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

20.3% of adults in Valley Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Valley Falls has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,305
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,864/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$30,951
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$501M
Avg Weekly Wage$990

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$734
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$272,660
Housing Units638
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,032/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation976 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Valley Falls was founded in 1854.
The median home in Valley Falls was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Philip Billard Municipal (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.