Rainelle, West Virginia
Quick Statistics
Rainelle is a community in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, home to about 1,458 people spread across 1.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $19,974 a year, and a typical home is worth about $80,800. About 18.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the West Virginia towns GeoStat tracks, Rainelle ranks number 107 of 429 in population, number 281 in median household income, number 273 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rainelle typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 30 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rupert, WV | 4.6 mi. | 909 |
| 2. | Quinwood, WV | 7.2 mi. | 221 |
| 3. | Meadow Bridge, WV | 8.7 mi. | 504 |
| 4. | Hico, WV | 16.6 mi. | 16 |
| 5. | Thurmond, WV | 16.8 mi. | 5 |
| 6. | Nettie, WV | 17.7 mi. | 183 |
| 7. | Alderson, WV | 17.9 mi. | 1,383 |
| 8. | Prince, WV | 18.9 mi. | 52 |
What is the population of Rainelle, West Virginia?
Rainelle has a population of about 1,458 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rainelle, West Virginia in?
Rainelle is located in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What is the median home value in Rainelle, West Virginia?
The median home value in Rainelle is about $80,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rainelle, West Virginia?
The median personal income in Rainelle is about $19,974 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rainelle, West Virginia?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Greenbrier County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rainelle, West Virginia?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 30 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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