Alabama
Rainsville is a small city in Alabama with a population of 5,613. Residents earn $64,140 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rainsville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Rainsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rainsville is $64,140, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Rainsville is $207,800, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Rainsville is below the national average at 258 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,704 per 100,000, 38% above the national average.
28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Rainsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,140 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,894 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $54,891 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,482 |
| County GDP | $3,061M |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Healthcare | 134 |
| Retail | 256 |
| Manufacturing | 98 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.11% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |
| Census Median | $207,800 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,867 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $220,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $155 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Inventory | 26 |
| Census Median Rent | $647 |
| 44% below US avg |
| Studio | $716 |
| 1 Bedroom | $772 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $936 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,206 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,381 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,308 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.11% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 27.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,969/100K |
| Exercise Access | 38.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Total Violent | 258.5/100K |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 19.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 238.6/100K |
| Total Property | 2,703.8/100K |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 318.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,968.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 417.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.0 inches |
| 53% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4944°N, 85.8365°W |
| County FIPS | 01049 |
Winner: Republican by 74 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.1% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.40 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 134 |
| Restaurants | 101 |
| Retail Stores | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.7% |