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Falls City, NE

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Falls City, NE

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Demographics

HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 17
Population4,099
Foreign Born0.9%
Population Density1,231people per mi²
Median Age40.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

50/100

50% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Falls City, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $11k$21k
Comfortable $21k$31k
Luxury $83k+$128k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$190k+
Affordability Ratio

148%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
3
Positive
19
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.2mi

Airport

Brenner Field

1.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Hiawatha, KS

14.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf1Nearest 3 mi
Camping20Nearest 14.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 76.3 mi
Gun Range0Nearest 26.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$46k+13.7%
39% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$240k
63% below US avg
College Educated
24.4%
30% below US avg
WFH
3.3%
77% below US avg
Homeownership
69.6%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$92k
67% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 76% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
4.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−62.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−71.2%
Homicide
0.25 / 1k Residents983% above state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−54.2%
Burglary
0.25 / 1k Residents79% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.98 / 1k Residents72% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.25 / 1k Residents86% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+27Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Falls City, Nebraska
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6A~-7°F min
Growing Season189 days256 frost-free
Annual Rainfall36.5"
Elevation1,027 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B+
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1135 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,231/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A
GreatInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 600 mi · coast 709 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$5.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:06:23.000Z

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