What are the schools like in Fall River Mills, CA?

Fall River Mills is served primarily by Fall River Joint Unified. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.9:1.

What is the median household income in Fall River Mills?

The median household income in Fall River Mills, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 25.1%.

What is the weather like in Fall River Mills, CA?

Fall River Mills has an average high temperature of 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

Fall River Mills, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fall River Mills, CA affordable or expensive?

Fall River Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fall River Mills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $268,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fall River Mills, CA?

Fall River Mills has a violent crime rate of 384.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 981.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fall River Mills, CA a Good Place to Live?

Fall River Mills is a small town of 678 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 25.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Fall River Mills's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fall River Mills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fall River Mills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.8

Fall River Mills's overall cost of living index is 102.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fall River Mills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fall River Mills, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$268,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fall River Mills's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

384.8 /100k

Property Crime

981.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fall River Mills is served primarily by Fall River Joint Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fall River Mills, CA	National Avg
School District	Fall River Joint Unified	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fall River Mills sees average highs of 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 19.0 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fall River Mills, CA
Average High — January	47.7°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	19.0"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Fall River Mills, CA	National Avg
Population	678	—
Median Age	27.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	25.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Fall River Mills

Fall River Mills, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96028

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fall River Mills, CA affordable or expensive?

Fall River Mills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fall River Mills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $268,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Fall River Mills, CA?

Fall River Mills's violent crime rate is 384.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 981.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fall River Mills?

Public schools in Fall River Mills are operated by Fall River Joint Unified. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. 8.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fall River Mills, CA a good place to live?

Fall River Mills, CA has a population of 678, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 25.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fall River Mills?

Fall River Mills averages 47.7°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.0 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fall River Mills?

Fall River Mills, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96028.

What is the population of Fall River Mills?

The population of Fall River Mills, California is 678 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fall River Mills?

Key numbers for living in Fall River Mills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $268,800, median household income N/A, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fall River Mills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.