Rainsburg, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Bedford County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
134 Population 838/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $17,663 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $198,523 Zillow
$1,250 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 3.8% 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

Rainsburg, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,083
37% below
$17,663 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $198,523
Median Rent
$1,250/mo
7% above
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
20% below
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
40.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rainsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rainsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
45%
Rent
107%
Poverty
327%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rainsburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rainsburg residents earn a median household income of $47,083 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,663. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,246 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rainsburg is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,523. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

27.0% of adults in Rainsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rainsburg has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population134
Median Age20.6 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,083
Per Capita$17,663
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty40.6%
County GDP$2,041M
Avg Weekly Wage$957

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent$1,250
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$198,523
Housing Units57
Rent Burden25.0%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Premature Death9,316/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.2 in/yr
Elevation1,380 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+13.7%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband62.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Rainsburg was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.