Rains, SC

South Carolina

Rains is a small town in South Carolina with a population of 40.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
40 Population 30/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 48.1%
50% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40
Median AgeN/A
Density30/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans98.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
PovertyN/A
County GDP$901M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity48.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.8%
Heart Disease8.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain49.3 in/yr
Elevation76 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.51

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
CommuteN/A
Broadband85.0%
Libraries4

Is Rains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rains receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Rains stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Rains enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rains has a population of 40 with a density of 30 people per square mile. The city is predominantly Black (100%).

Population

40
Total Population
30
People / sq mi
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 100%
Female 0%

Race & Ethnicity

Rains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rains is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Rains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$898
IRS Avg AGI$40,649

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)469
County GDP$901M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare66
Retail104
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$1,913
45% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedrooms$1,155
3 Bedrooms$1,450
4 Bedrooms$1,699

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied0.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$1,913
45% below US avg
In Rains, 48.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.8% report depression. 37.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rains vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity48.1%
50% above US avg
Diabetes20.1%
Heart Disease8.1%
High Blood Pressure48.0%
Asthma11.1%
COPD10.2%
Stroke5.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking12.9%
Physical Inactivity37.4%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress17.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate81.1%
Premature Death18,732/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access40.9%
Healthcare Facilities66

Crime Rates: Rains vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Rains has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.3 inches
30% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation76 ft (23 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates34.0942°N, 79.3214°W
County FIPS45067
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.5-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.1%
D 54.7%

Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.51
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density30/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants49
Retail Stores104

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home0.0%

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