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Rainbow City, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County
Rainbow City, AL
At a Glance
How Rainbow City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rainbow City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rainbow City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rainbow City residents earn a median household income of $59,659 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,153. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rainbow City is $203,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,737. Median rent is $998/month, with 40.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Rainbow City reports 103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,531/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Rainbow City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rainbow City has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.