Rainbow City, AL

Living in Rainbow City

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 29
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 18
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Schools 70
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Residents

9.6k Population +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

$51k Median 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

$166k Median Home Value +$7.5k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$639 Median 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

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Excel Institute
7 miles, NE
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Episcopal Day School
7 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Rainbow City, AL

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Talladega College
34 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rainbow City, AL

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Mountain View Hospital
12 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Rainbow City, AL

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Lovell Field
91 miles, NE