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Falls City, NE


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Falls City, Nebraska

Falls City, Nebraska, in Richardson county, is 44 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 84 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. About 4,671 people people live in Falls City.

The People and Families of Falls City

In Falls City, about 55% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Falls City, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falls City had a median family income of $40,523.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Falls City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Falls City enjoy its low crime rate.

Falls City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Falls City, about 71% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Falls City is one place with an advantage over most places in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Falls City, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

Falls City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Falls City Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Falls City Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Falls City, NE

Comparing Falls City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men42
Children Under 5 Years Old45
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults42
People in Middle Class or Better42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime87

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