The Town FilesFalls City, Nebraska
City in Richardson County · population 4,133 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $89,800
- Household income
- $51,706
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.4
Falls City is a city of 4,133 people in Richardson County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $89,800, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks hipper than 94% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 80% of Nebraska towns.
How Falls City ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Falls City is worth $89,800, below the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $51,706, which is more affordable than 87% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $714 a month. 73.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Falls City | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,800 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $714 | $818 |
| Median household income | $51,706 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.3% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Falls City
| People | Falls City | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.7% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.0% | 87.8% |
Weather in Falls City
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.7°F. About 34.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.1 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 41 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falls City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 12, 2023 about 7.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 63 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on July 29, 1992.
Severe weather in Richardson County since 1996
Richardson County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3483: Covid-19 |
| March 21, 2019 | Flood | DR-4420: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Richardson County
Richardson County had 2,345 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,201 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Falls City itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Falls City
4 public schools with 902 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS CITY NORTH ELEMENTARY | PK-2 | 333 | 18.5 |
| FALLS CITY SENIOR HIGH | 9-12 | 225 | 10.2 |
| FALLS CITY SOUTH ELEMENTARY | 3-5 | 173 | 13.3 |
| FALLS CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 171 | 14.3 |
Towns near Falls City
- Sabetha, KS14.7 mi · 2,545 people · home $170,800
- Hiawatha, KS14.9 mi · 3,280 people · home $121,800
- Auburn, NE26.0 mi · 3,470 people · home $98,800
Falls City questions
Is Falls City, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Falls City scores better for retirees than 37% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 30%. 22.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Falls City?
The median owner-occupied home in Falls City is valued at $89,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,706, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $714 a month.
What is the weather like in Falls City?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 16.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.7 inches of precipitation a year and 22.1 inches of snow.
Does Falls City get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Falls City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 12, 2023. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)