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Fallon, NV


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Fallon, Nevada

Fallon, Nevada, in Churchill county, is 52 miles E of Sparks, Nevada (center to center) and 158 miles E of Sacramento, California. The city has a population of 7,536.

The People and Families of Fallon

In Fallon, about 48% of adults are married. Be careful driving in Fallon, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fallon had a median family income of $41,433.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Fallon gave more campaign money ($700) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Fallon Housing

Owners occupy 44% of the housing units in Fallon. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Fallon is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Fallon, 89% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

Fallon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Fallon Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fallon, NV

Comparing Fallon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population71
Well-Paid Single Men53
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens47
Female Share of the Population410
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty44
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work96
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built93
Affordability of Property Taxes87
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime44
Low Property Crime11

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