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Rainsburg, PA

Pennsylvania

Rainsburg is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 134. Residents earn $47,083 per year, which is 37% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
134 Population 838/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $17,663 per capita
$127,500 Home Value
$1,250 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, $1,250/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $47,083
37% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,500
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.0%
20% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,250
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 40.6%
227% higher than US avg

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

People

Population134
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$17,663
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty40.6%
County GDP$2,041M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$1,250
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units57
Rent Burden25.0%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.2 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation1,380 ft (421 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband43.0%
Libraries4

Is Rainsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rainsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Rainsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rainsburg is $47,083, 37% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 40.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rainsburg is $127,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rainsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches, including 28.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rainsburg has a population of 134 with a density of 838 people per square mile. The median age is 20.6 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

134
Total Population
838
People / sq mi
20.6yrs
Median Age
47% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rainsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rainsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rainsburg is $47,083, which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Rainsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$47,083
37% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,663
Avg Weekly Wage$957
IRS Avg AGI$60,889

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate40.6%
227% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,246
County GDP$2,041M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare119
Retail180
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.0 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rainsburg is $127,500, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,250 (7% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,500
55% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,250
7% above US avg
Rent Burden25.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied72.1%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Rate2.91%
Rainsburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.2 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches
3% above US avg
Snowfall28.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,380 ft (421 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates39.8957°N, 78.5173°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 27.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.6-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84%
D 15.4%

Winner: Republican by 68.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.0%
20% below US avg
High School+77.8%
Graduate Degree+13.7%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density838/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access43.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities119
Restaurants102
Retail Stores180

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.0 min
Drive Alone83.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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