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Rainy River, ON

Ontario

Rainy River is a small town in Ontario with a population of 752. Residents earn $99,000 per year, which is 32% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
752 Population 625/sq mi density
$99,000 Median Income $58,000 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$810 Median Rent 4.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 285 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$99,000 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $810/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.7%
71% lower than US avg
Median Rent $810
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.6%
139% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.4%
40% lower than US avg

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

People

Population752
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density625/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 100%

Economy

B+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$58,000
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty7.4%
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$810
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units550
Rent Burden4.6%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain28.0 in/yr
Sunny Days285/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+32.0%
Graduate+3.1%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Rainy River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rainy River receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rainy River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rainy River is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Rainy River among higher-income communities. At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rainy River is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 32.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Rainy River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 285 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches, including 5.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Rainy River has a population of 752 with a density of 625 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

752
Total Population
625
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rainy River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg
Other Languages2.8%

Social Characteristics

Rainy River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rainy River is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rainy River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,000
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$58,000

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.6%
139% above US avg
Poverty Rate7.4%
40% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living84.10 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Drive Alone91.5%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home12.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rainy River is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $810 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$324,000
15% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$810
30% below US avg
Rent Burden4.6%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.4%
Renter-Occupied3.6%
Housing Units550

Property Tax

In Rainy River, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rainy River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Rainy River has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 28.0 inches. The area enjoys 285 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

3°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.0°F
31% below US avg
January Average3°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall28.0 inches
26% below US avg
Snowfall5.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density625/sq mi
Coordinates48.8209°N, 92.6998°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
9.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.7%
71% below US avg
High School+32.0%
Graduate Degree+3.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density625/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Drive Alone91.5%
Public Transit1.9%
Work from Home12.3%

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