Rainier, Washington
Quick Statistics
Rainier is a community in Thurston County, Washington, home to about 2,455 people spread across 1.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $47,134 a year, and a typical home is worth about $425,900. About 31.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 37 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Washington towns GeoStat tracks, Rainier ranks number 289 of 628 in population, number 172 in median household income, number 320 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rainier typically top out near 78°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Yelm, WA | 4.1 mi. | 11,102 |
| 2. | North Yelm, WA | 6.2 mi. | 2,522 |
| 3. | McKenna, WA | 7.1 mi. | 669 |
| 4. | Tenino, WA | 8.6 mi. | 2,025 |
| 5. | Nisqually Indian Community, WA | 9.5 mi. | 628 |
| 6. | Roy, WA | 9.7 mi. | 735 |
| 7. | Bucoda, WA | 10.9 mi. | 494 |
| 8. | Lacey, WA | 11.7 mi. | 57,737 |
What is the population of Rainier, Washington?
Rainier has a population of about 2,455 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rainier, Washington in?
Rainier is located in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the median home value in Rainier, Washington?
The median home value in Rainier is about $425,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rainier, Washington?
The median personal income in Rainier is about $47,134 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rainier, Washington?
Since 1950, 5 tornadoes have been recorded in Thurston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rainier, Washington?
Typical July highs run about 78 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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