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Rainelle, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Greenbrier County County
Rainelle, WV
At a Glance
How Rainelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rainelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rainelle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rainelle residents earn a median household income of $36,875 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,157. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,392 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rainelle is $73,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $73,334. Median rent is $657/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Rainelle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Rainelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rainelle has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.