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Rainsville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Rainsville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 21.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
21 Population 100/sq mi density
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
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
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population21
Median Age63.7 yrs
Density100/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$32,262
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$371M
Commute42 min

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute42 min
Broadband14.0%
Libraries2

Is Rainsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rainsville receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Rainsville 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%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

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 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Rainsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches, including 23.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rainsville has a population of 21 with a density of 100 people per square mile. The median age is 63.7 years, 64% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

21
Total Population
100
People / sq mi
63.7yrs
Median Age
64% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rainsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rainsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rainsville is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes.

Income: Rainsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$32,262
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011
IRS Avg AGI$71,701

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)169
County GDP$371M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare16
Retail12
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,056
41% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time42.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Rainsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall23.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.4140°N, 87.3157°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18171
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.3-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.9%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density100/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities16
Restaurants9
Retail Stores12

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute42.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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