Valley Falls, Kansas
Valley Falls is a city of 1,382 people in Jefferson County, Kansas, founded in 1854.
Why visit Valley Falls
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Valley Falls
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Valley Falls
Valley Falls is a city in Jefferson County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,092.
From the Wikipedia article Valley Falls, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Road bridge in Valley Falls, Kansas
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Churches and places of worship5
Gas and EV charging1
History
Valley Falls was originally called Grasshopper Falls, from the falls in the Grasshopper River (now known as the Delaware River). The first settlement was made there in 1854, and the town was platted in 1855. Many of the town's streets were named after women pioneer settlers.
From the History section of Valley Falls, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus- Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
403 Sycamore Street, Valley Falls
Map of Valley Falls
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 18°F | 0.9 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 20°F | 1.3 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 32°F | 2.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 45°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 33°F | 1.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 22°F | 1.6 in | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Valley Falls 3 Sw (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding,Landslides,And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-28: Tornadoes And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-07-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-03-09: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Philip Billard Municipal Airport (TOP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Oskaloosa 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Holton 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Perry 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Atchison 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Horton 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Topeka 25 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Tonganoxie 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Silver Lake 27 mi southwest, about 43 min by car
- Lawrence 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Leavenworth 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Valley Falls Kansas 9-16-2014, Ichabod, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kansas Highway 16 in Valley Falls KS, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
- Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge in Valley Falls KS, SamuelNelsonGISP, CC0
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