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Rainsville, AL

Rainsville, AL.

Population: 8,207 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rainsville, AL is $234,637 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,900 after a median 66.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$234,637

Median home value

+4.8%

1-year change

66.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$234,637
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.6%
10-year appreciation
+107.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$234,901
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$239,900
Median list price
$252,450
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
66.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
32
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$867/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,048/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,362/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,571/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Plainview School, Dekalb Annex School, Dekalb Technical Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
212
Days with Moderate air quality
151
Highest AQI recorded (year)
133

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,456
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,882

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Little River Canyon National Preserve (14 mi)
National parks include
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Russell Cave National Monument, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Isbell Field (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
8
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+235 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Housing built before 1970
18.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.5%
Median annual property tax
$666
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,268
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RainsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$234,637$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$239,900$247,500$325,000
Median days on market67 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$666$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rainsville, AL?
$234,637.
What is the median sale price in Rainsville, AL?
$239,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Rainsville, AL?
Median days on market: 66.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rainsville, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,048/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rainsville, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
Is Rainsville, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Rainsville, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rainsville, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rainsville, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rainsville, AL?
3 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rainsville, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rainsville, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rainsville, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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