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Rainier, OR
City in Columbia County, Oregon.
Population
2,130
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
522
ZIP codes
0
Rainier and its ZIP codes
Rainier at a glance
- Rainier is about 12 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,989, 19% below the Oregon median of $83,011.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $344,700 (28% below Oregon) and median rent is $942 a month.
Local data for Rainier, OR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rainier, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,989
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$344,700
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
60.3%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
24.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (425), Irish Americans (365), Norwegian Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Columbia County. PPP loans are for Rainier.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,589
12,277 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$381M
FY 2026, $7,239 per person
How people get to work
Rainier, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.0%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rainier, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
31
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
467
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 35°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rainier, OR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Rainier
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PrescottCity | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| Kelso, WACity | 4.4 mi | 8.1 |
| Longview, WACity | 4.8 mi | 14.8 |
| Kalama, WACity | 5.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Beacon Hill, WACensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.1 |
| Longview Heights, WACensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Lexington, WACensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| Deer IslandCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ClatskanieCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| Castle Rock, WACity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Columbia CityCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Woodland, WACity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| St. HelensCity | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| WarrenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 6.3 |
| VernoniaCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| La Center, WACity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rainier, OR in?
- Rainier is in Columbia County, Oregon.
- What is the population of Rainier, OR?
- About 2,130 people live in Rainier, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rainier?
- Nearby places include Prescott (3 mi), Kelso, WA (4.4 mi), Longview, WA (4.8 mi), Kalama, WA (5.7 mi), Beacon Hill, WA (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023