Rainbow City, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Rainbow City is a community in Etowah County, Alabama, home to about 10,284 people spread across 25.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,205 a year, and a typical home is worth about $223,000. About 33.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Rainbow City ranks number 68 of 592 in population, number 254 in median household income, number 107 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rainbow City typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Attalla, AL | 4.5 mi. | 5,775 |
| 2. | Southside, AL | 4.6 mi. | 9,483 |
| 3. | Steele, AL | 6.2 mi. | 1,149 |
| 4. | Gadsden, AL | 6.6 mi. | 33,374 |
| 5. | Ivalee, AL | 8.3 mi. | 809 |
| 6. | Glencoe, AL | 8.7 mi. | 5,353 |
| 7. | Ridgeville, AL | 8.9 mi. | 130 |
| 8. | Gallant, AL | 9.7 mi. | 1,081 |
What is the population of Rainbow City, Alabama?
Rainbow City has a population of about 10,284 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rainbow City, Alabama in?
Rainbow City is located in Etowah County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Rainbow City, Alabama?
The median home value in Rainbow City is about $223,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rainbow City, Alabama?
The median personal income in Rainbow City is about $32,205 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rainbow City, Alabama?
Since 1950, 34 tornadoes have been recorded in Etowah County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rainbow City, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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