The Town FilesFallon, Nevada
City in Churchill County · population 9,327 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $282,700
- Household income
- $73,389
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 35.5
Fallon is a city of 9,327 people in Churchill County, Nevada. The median home is worth $282,700, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for cycling than 97% of Nevada towns, more of a college town than 95% of Nevada towns, more vibrant than 91% of Nevada towns.
How Fallon ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fallon is worth $282,700, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $73,389, which is more affordable than 75% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $1,230 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fallon | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $282,700 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $1,230 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $73,389 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Fallon
| People | Fallon | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.9% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.9% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 18.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 92.1% |
Weather in Fallon
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 20.0°F. About 4.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.5 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fallon since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 17, 1987 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 17, 1987.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on July 21, 2008.
Severe weather in Churchill County since 1996
Churchill County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for hurricane, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3204: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Churchill County
Churchill County had 8,837 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,811 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Fallon itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Fallon
8 public schools with 4,105 students, about 21.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County High School | 9-12 | 1,089 | 27.2 |
| Oasis Academy (charter) | K-12 | 770 | 22.6 |
| Churchill County Middle School | 6-8 | 724 | 21.9 |
| E C Best Elementary | 2-3 | 465 | 17.2 |
| Numa Elementary School | 4-5 | 454 | 19.7 |
| Lahontan Elementary School | K-1 | 445 | 17.1 |
| Northside Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 105 | 21.0 |
| Churchill County Adult Ed | 15-15 | 53 | — |
Towns near Fallon
- Fernley, NV22.8 mi · 22,895 people · home $366,700
- Silver Springs, NV24.1 mi · 5,629 people · home $244,400
Fallon questions
Is Fallon, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fallon scores better for retirees than 28% of Nevada towns and quieter than 14%. 16.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Fallon?
The median owner-occupied home in Fallon is valued at $282,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,389, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,230 a month.
What is the weather like in Fallon?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 20.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.8 inches of precipitation a year and 4.5 inches of snow.
Does Fallon get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Fallon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 17, 1987. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- 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)