Rainbow City, AL
Living in Rainbow City
Bikeability8
Walkability29
Commute72
Public Transit8
Affordability82
Public Safety22
Airports53
Hospitals25
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.6kPopulation+193 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black10%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
79%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$166kMedian Home Value+$7.5k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$639Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity59%
LP gas3%
Utility gas38%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rainbow City
United States45
Alabama48
Gadsden Metro Area71
Etowah County71
Property Crime in Rainbow City
United States48
Alabama52
Gadsden Metro Area76
Etowah County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rainbow City
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding40
Tornado26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rainbow City, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rainbow City, AL
Westbrook Christian School
3 miles, NE
Coosa Christian School
5 miles, NE
Excel Institute
7 miles, NE
Episcopal Day School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Rainbow City, AL
Jacksonville State University
20 miles, E
Talladega College
34 miles, S
Strayer University-Alabama
50 miles, SW
University of Alabama at Birmingham
50 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rainbow City, AL
Riverview Regional Medical Center
7 miles, NE
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Mountain View Hospital
12 miles, NE
Marshall Medical Centers
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rainbow City, AL
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
46 miles, SW
Lovell Field
91 miles, NE