Alabama · Metropolitan Area
Rainbow City is a small city in Alabama with a population of 10,213. Residents earn $59,659 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rainbow City receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Rainbow City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rainbow City is $59,659, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Rainbow City is $203,600, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $998 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Rainbow City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,531 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Rainbow City enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 93.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.9% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,659 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,153 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,231 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,943 |
| County GDP | $3,156M |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Healthcare | 126 |
| Retail | 252 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,666 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.82% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $203,600 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $245,737 |
| Median List Price | $297,450 |
| Median List Price | $297,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.2% |
| Price Drops | 7.4% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $998 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,666 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.82% |
| Obesity | 40.9% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,878/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Total Violent | 103.4/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 10.3/100K |
| Robbery | 10.3/100K |
| Assault | 82.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,530.8/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 506.8/100K |
| Theft | 941.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 82.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.4 inches |
| 51% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 571 ft (174 m) |
| Area | 25.7 sq mi (66.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9288°N, 86.0842°W |
| County FIPS | 01115 |
Winner: Republican by 64.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Total Area | 25.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 126 |
| Restaurants | 131 |
| Retail Stores | 252 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |