Rainsville, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · DeKalb County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
5,613
Population
271/sq mi density
$64,140
Median Income
$29,894 per capita
$207,800
Home Value
$233,536 Zillow
$647
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
17
Violent Crime/100K
445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,140 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$207,800 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
17 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rainsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.2°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 20.6 sq mi (53.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4944°N, 85.8365°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeKalb County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Alabama Regional (GAD) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Rainsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.6").