Rainsville, Alabama

Population 4,959

Rainsville is located in Dekalb County, AL. The population is 4,959, making Rainsville the 2nd largest city in Dekalb County.

There are 3 public schools in Rainsville with an average Homefacts rating of B-. , and there are 15 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rainsville is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rainsville property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rainsville include Shiloh, Powell and Pine Ridge.

Rainsville Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.9%

Crime Rate

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Registered Offenders

55.23% Higher than national avg.
  • 15 offenders in Rainsville
  • 30.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

20 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 15

Unemployment

Low 2.5%
  • Alabama unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Rainsville, AL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Rainsville's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
1 Private School

Cornerstone Christian Academy

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15 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rainsville, AL issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rainsville, AL issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $468
  • 1 Bedroom: $555
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $953
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,054

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Environmental Hazards

20 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Rainsville, AL has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Rainsville, AL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Rainsville, AL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.1°
  • February 41.85°
  • March 50.4°
  • April 59.75°
  • May 66.85°
  • June 74.76°
  • July 79.77°
  • August 77.17°
  • September 68.9°
  • October 57.23°
  • November 48.9°
  • December 41.25°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rainsville, AL

Earthquakes
Rainsville, AL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rainsville, AL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rainsville, AL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rainsville, AL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rainsville, AL: $39,477

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rainsville is 2.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.24%
White Collar - 47.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Robert Bentley
  • Sen. Jeff Sessions
  • Sen. Richard C. Shelby

City Representatives

  • Robert Aderholt

Neighborhood Info

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1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rainsville, AL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

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