Jobs, pay and daily life in Falls City, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Falls City is a city in Nebraska with 4,077 residents. The median household earns $51,706 a year and the median rent is $714 a month, which is 16.6% of the median household income. We could not match it to a metropolitan area in the BLS wage tables, so metro pay data is not shown.
How Falls City compares. Among the 40 largest places in Nebraska, Falls City is #39 by population, #40 for household income (#1 = highest), #3 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #7 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Richardson County, is #70 of 93 counties for average pay ($43,201).
Falls City has 4,077 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.2% of the population of Nebraska. It covers 3 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 1,224 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4, 9% older than the state median (40.4 against 37.2).
The median gross rent is $714 a month (rent plus utilities), 33% below the state median ($714 against $1,072). Over a year that is 16.6% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $89,800, which is 1.7 times the median household income ($51,706); a ratio under 4 usually means ownership is within reach for many households. 73.3% of households own their home, 10% above the state average (73.3% against 66.5%).
In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Richardson County was 2.1%. 57.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Richardson County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 83.1% drive alone, 0.0% use public transit, 5.3% walk, 3.6% work from home. 10.8% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 56% above the state average (10.8% against 7.0%).
28.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the state share (28.2% against 34.6%). 0.5% of residents were born outside the United States, 94% below the state share (0.5% against 8.0%). The poverty rate is 11.4%, 8% above the state rate (11.4% against 10.6%).
The warmest month is Jul, averaging 79°F (26.1°C), and the coolest is Jan at 26°F (-3.2°C). About 897 mm (35 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (134 mm) and Jan the driest (20 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Atchison (42 miles, rent 3% higher); Nebraska City (45 miles, rent 33% higher); St. Joseph (46 miles, rent 26% higher); Beatrice (62 miles, rent 6% higher). Rent differences are against Falls City; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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No metropolitan wage table is matched to this city. Employment shares of residents by industry (ACS):
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 27.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 14.6% |
| Manufacturing | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 7.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.2% |
| Construction | 4.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 4.1% |
| Other services | 4.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 4.1% |
| Public administration | 2.1% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.6% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Falls City lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richardson County | 7,751 | $499 million | $64,419 | 2,345 | 298 | $43,201 | +1.0% | 2.1% | 3,793 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 245 | 29.6% | $34,557 | 1.05 |
| Manufacturing | 195 | 23.6% | $54,456 | 1.01 |
| Wholesale trade | 123 | 14.9% | $59,926 | 1.33 |
| Construction | 89 | 10.8% | $49,661 | 0.72 |
| Professional and technical services | 82 | 9.9% | $48,818 | 0.50 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 8.9% | $30,110 | 1.05 |
| Information | 19 | 2.3% | $102,912 | 0.43 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 5.3% |
| Work from home | 3.6% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 10.8% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,706 |
| Income per person | $37,512 |
| Median gross rent per month | $714 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 16.6% |
| Median home value | $89,800 |
| Homeowners | 73.3% |
| Poverty rate | 11.4% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | n/a |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | n/a |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 4.55%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 93.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 28.2% |
| Born abroad | 0.5% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 57.7% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3.2 | 26 | 20 |
| Feb | -1.6 | 29 | 30 |
| Mar | 5.4 | 42 | 52 |
| Apr | 12.0 | 54 | 89 |
| May | 17.8 | 64 | 134 |
| Jun | 23.5 | 74 | 129 |
| Jul | 26.1 | 79 | 100 |
| Aug | 24.7 | 76 | 115 |
| Sep | 20.0 | 68 | 79 |
| Oct | 12.2 | 54 | 75 |
| Nov | 5.2 | 41 | 37 |
| Dec | -1.2 | 30 | 37 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atchison | KS | 42 mi | 10,785 | $54,474 | $737 |
| Nebraska City | NE | 45 mi | 7,369 | $67,117 | $947 |
| St. Joseph | MO | 46 mi | 71,236 | $57,956 | $898 |
| Beatrice | NE | 62 mi | 12,225 | $57,264 | $758 |
| Leavenworth | KS | 62 mi | 37,195 | $72,987 | $1,229 |
| Plattsmouth | NE | 67 mi | 6,731 | $73,929 | $941 |
| Lansing | KS | 68 mi | 11,246 | $102,786 | $1,406 |
| Topeka | KS | 71 mi | 125,786 | $56,956 | $979 |
| Tonganoxie | KS | 72 mi | 5,891 | $80,109 | $1,224 |
| Basehor | KS | 73 mi | 7,491 | $116,769 | $1,257 |
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4,077 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$714 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 16.6% of the median household income.
$51,706 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
2.1% (BLS county, Richardson County (latest month 2026M09)).
Nebraska. See the state guide for minimum wage, taxes and pay.