Fall River is a small town of 178 in Kansas, with a median household income of $51,250
.
Its cost of living index is 79 (US average = 100), which is
21% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fall River stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fall River is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fall River 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: 79.4
Fall River's overall cost of living index is 79.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fall River costs roughly 21% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fall River, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$45,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$470
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fall River's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
234.0 /100k
Property Crime
1086.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Fall River, KS
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fall River sees average highs of 42.8°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.5 inches of snow per year.
Fall River's cost of living index is 79, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fall River roughly 21% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $45,000 and median rent is $470/month.
Fall River's violent crime rate is 234.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1086.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Fall River, KS has a population of 178, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fall River averages 42.8°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 6.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fall River, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67047.
The population of Fall River, Kansas is 178 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fall River: cost of living index 79 (100 = US average), median home $45,000, median household income $51,250, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fall River side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.