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Crime in Rainsville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rainsville. Key points include:
There were 26 total crimes in Rainsville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rainsville is 444.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rainsville is 17.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rainsville is 427.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rainsville is -79.02% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rainsville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rainsville / 100k People |
Alabama / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 26 | 444.5 | 1,924.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1 | 17.1 | 359.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 8.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 17.1 | 291.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 25 | 427.4 | 1,565.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 51.3 | 243.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 19 | 324.8 | 1,148.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 51.3 | 173.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rainsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rainsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rainsville is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rainsville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rainsville is $227,372.
The median income in Rainsville is $74,046.
Rainsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rainsville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rainsville | Alabama | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 75 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rainsville, AL Weather
The average high in Rainsville is 69.0° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 79.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 55.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rainsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 55.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rainsville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rainsville
The current population in Rainsville is 5,702. The population has increased 16.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,702 | 1.6% |
| 2023 | 5,613 | 1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,545 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 5,466 | 8.5% |
| 2020 | 5,038 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 5,041 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 5,018 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 5,012 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 4,986 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 4,992 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 4,984 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 4,986 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 4,959 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 4,927 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 4,895 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rainsville
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Rainsville is:
91.0% White with 5,187 White residents.
1.2% African American with 71 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 18 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 32 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 214 Two Or More residents.
3.2% Hispanic with 180 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rainsville | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.0% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rainsville
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Rainsville is 44.7% female with 2,548 female residents.
Rainsville is 55.3% male with 3,154 male residents.
| Gender | Rainsville | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.7% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.3% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rainsville for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Rainsville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Rainsville completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Rainsville completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Rainsville completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Rainsville completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Rainsville completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Rainsville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rainsville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rainsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rainsville | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rainsville, Alabama
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4.7% of households in Rainsville earn Less than $10,000.
5.5% of households in Rainsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.3% of households in Rainsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.4% of households in Rainsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.1% of households in Rainsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.6% of households in Rainsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Rainsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
27.6% of households in Rainsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Rainsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Rainsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rainsville | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.3% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.4% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.6% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 27.6% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
