Rainbow City, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
901 Population 413/sq mi density
$16,953 Median Income $8,083 per capita
$92,700 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$16,953 median income, unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Rainbow City, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$16,953
77% below
$8,083 per capita
Home Value
$92,700
67% below
Zillow: $432,521
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
88% below
66.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
47.6%
48% above
37.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
23%
Home Value
33%
Poverty
344%
Bachelor's
12%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rainbow City a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rainbow City residents earn a median household income of $16,953 , which is 77% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,083. 42.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rainbow City is $92,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.

Education

3.9% of adults in Rainbow City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 66.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rainbow City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population901
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density413/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$16,953
Per Capita$8,083
Unemployment
Poverty42.7%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

B+
Home Value$92,700
Rent
Ownership83.1%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units170
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity47.6%
Diabetes21.5%
Smoking37.4%
Heart Disease10.8%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation5,781 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+66.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband35.4%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rainbow City was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.