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Living in Rainbow City

The city had 24 schools in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 65.6% and the vacancy rate was 12%. The population of Rainbow City, in the United States, was 10,284 in July 2026. There were 42 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1928 sources

Population10,406people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,749EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent921.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate10.34%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,013offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 36% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.67µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rainbow City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rainbow City.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,048 per month, while the median home value was US$223,000 in July 2026. 58.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Rainbow City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,048/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent58.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent921.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes83 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Rainbow City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 34–58%
Skilled employee53%strong on work, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family66%strong on family, weak on cost · range 57–75%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 508 of 10,406 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$56,398 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rainbow City is 10.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income56,398 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription89.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet4.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet11.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,749 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate10.34 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Rainbow City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,465of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,112
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,465
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Rainbow City Salary needed to live in Rainbow City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rainbow City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
Open official service
Open the United States service overview

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rainbow City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher83.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools24 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents42 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,986 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rainbow City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRainbow City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rainbow City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Rainbow City1,013
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,013 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Recorded violent crimes8 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time26.69 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportGAD3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rainbow City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
Open official information
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rainbow City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Rainbow City is 8.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.67 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202428Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 11.56 · Feb 14.06 · Mar 18.89 · Apr 23.83 · May 27.78 · Jun 31 · Jul 32.72 · Aug 32.39 · Sep 29.61 · Oct 24.11 · Nov 17.78 · Dec 13.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 2.33 · Mar 6.28 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.22 · Jun 19.94 · Jul 21.78 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.39 · Nov 5.17 · Dec 2.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average temperature by monthJan 6 · Feb 8.17 · Mar 12.61 · Apr 17.06 · May 21.5 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 27.22 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 23.78 · Oct 17.78 · Nov 11.5 · Dec 7.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 144.8 · Feb 131.6 · Mar 137.2 · Apr 128.8 · May 121.7 · Jun 115.8 · Jul 119.6 · Aug 114 · Sep 114.3 · Oct 89.15 · Nov 108 · Dec 139.2 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading28.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.79 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation550 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature26.5 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature17.36 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature9.13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Little Rock ±0.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±6.2 °C, Saanich (Canada) ±6.6 °C, Werl (Germany) ±6.6 °C, Bremerhaven (Germany) ±6.9 °C, Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 508 is not 3.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.15 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents508 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density156.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,406 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,384 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value223,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes65.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.54 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance10.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher20.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available95.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,948 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home8.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans84.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Rainbow City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Southside as a Rainbow City alternative in the same region

6 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Unemployment: 2.9% Southside vs 10.3% Rainbow City−72%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 425 Southside vs 1,013 Rainbow City−58%
  • Foreign residents: 0.2% Southside vs 3.2% Rainbow City−93%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,285 Southside vs €2,749 Rainbow City+20%
  • Nearest airport: 8.0 km Southside vs 5.0 km Rainbow City+60%
  • Residents: 9,718 Southside vs 10,406 Rainbow City−7%
  • Annual PM2.5: 8.7 µg/m³ Southside vs 8.7 µg/m³ Rainbow Citysame level
Full comparisonMore about Southside

Plainfield as a Rainbow City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 873 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,406 Rainbow City+381%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,749 Rainbow City+76%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 10.3% Rainbow City−64%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.2% Rainbow City+94%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,013 Rainbow City−27%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 5.0 km Rainbow City+80%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 8.7 µg/m³ Rainbow City−10%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Rainbow City

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Rainbow City, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Harrisburg10,405 residentsQuartz Hill10,405 residentsForestdale10,409 residentsRiver Grove10,409 residentsSouth Amboy10,403 residentsFort Lupton10,402 residents

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Is Rainbow City part of Gadsden?

Rainbow City is in the published commuting zone of Gadsden; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Gadsden city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Rainbow City?

The unemployment rate is 10.34 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Rainbow City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.67 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Rainbow City?

Police recorded 1,013 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Rainbow City?

The published population is 10,406 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Rainbow City?

508 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Rainbow City a good place to live?

Rainbow City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Rainbow City part of Gadsden?

Rainbow City is in the published commuting zone of Gadsden; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Rainbow City?

Gadsden, Southside, Attalla, Glencoe are near Rainbow City. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Rainbow City, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; version b36b05ecb13164fb3113f58ef0243358]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/rainbow-city/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  13. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
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  18. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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