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Falls City, NE
City in Richardson County, Nebraska.
Population
4,077
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,224
ZIP codes
0
Falls City and its ZIP codes
Falls City at a glance
- Falls City is about 48 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- It is the 39th most populous of 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- Households here earn a median of $51,706 a year, 32% less than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,800 (62% below Nebraska) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Falls City, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falls City, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,706
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$89,800
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,190), Irish Americans (557), French Americans (140).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richardson County. PPP loans are for Falls City.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,132
2,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,085
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.1M
FY 2026, $8,013 per person
How people get to work
Falls City, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falls City, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 17°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falls City, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.2%
U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Falls City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrestonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Reserve, KSCity | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| SalemVillage | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| VerdonVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RuloVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| Hamlin, KSCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Morrill, KSCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| BaradaVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ShubertVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| DawsonVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Big Lake, MOVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Hiawatha, KSCity | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| StellaVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Fortescue, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Craig, MOCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Corning, MOTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falls City, NE in?
- Falls City is in Richardson County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Falls City, NE?
- About 4,077 people live in Falls City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falls City?
- Nearby places include Preston (4.7 mi), Reserve, KS (6.1 mi), Salem (7 mi), Verdon (8.5 mi), Rulo (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023