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Rainbow City, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
807
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
371
ZIP codes
0
Rainbow City and its ZIP codes
Rainbow City at a glance
- Rainbow City is about 5.7 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $23,311 a year, 71% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,200 (76% below Arizona).
Housing and community stats
Rainbow City, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,311
Poverty rate
47.7%
Median home value
$96,200
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
26.6
Average commute
32.6 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Rainbow City.
Unemployment rate
6.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
How people get to work
Rainbow City, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rainbow City, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
24.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rainbow City, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.0%
U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
37.9%
U.S. 12.8% +25.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.1%
U.S. 11.1% +9.0 pts
Cities near Rainbow City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhiteriverCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 15.7 |
| Turkey CreekCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| East ForkCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort ApacheCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| Seven MileCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Canyon DayCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.2 |
| North ForkCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 61.6 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 17 |
| HondahCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.2 |
| McNaryCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.7 |
| Pinetop Country ClubCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Pinetop-LakesideTown | 19 mi | 11.2 |
| CarrizoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 9 |
| Wagon WheelCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| Show LowCity | 28 mi | 65.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rainbow City, AZ in?
- Rainbow City is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Rainbow City, AZ?
- About 807 people live in Rainbow City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rainbow City?
- Nearby places include Whiteriver (2.7 mi), Turkey Creek (5.1 mi), East Fork (5.3 mi), Fort Apache (5.7 mi), Seven Mile (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023