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Rainelle, WV

Town in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.

Population

1,458

Land area

1.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,310

ZIP codes

0

Rainelle and its ZIP codes

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Rainelle at a glance

  • Rainelle is about 18 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $35,625, 40% below the West Virginia median of $59,608.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $80,800 (50% below West Virginia) and median rent is $663 a month.

Local data for Rainelle, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rainelle, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$35,625

Poverty rate

29.8%

Median home value

$80,800

Median rent

$663/mo

Homeownership

66.9%

Bachelor's or higher

12.6%

Median age

48.8

Average commute

31.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (149), Irish Americans (80), Lebanese Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenbrier County. PPP loans are for Rainelle.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.0%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$45,917

12,265 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,940

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$274M

FY 2026, $8,300 per person

Greenbrier County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rainelle, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.1%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.6%

Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rainelle, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

559

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

256

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 19°F

53.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rainelle, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.2%

U.S. 33.3% +11.9 pts

Diabetes

20.4%

U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts

Smoking

30.0%

U.S. 12.8% +17.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.1%

U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts

Cities near Rainelle

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
RupertTown4.6 mi0.8
QuinwoodTown7.4 mi0.3
Meadow BridgeTown8.6 mi0.4
CunardCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
GatewoodCensus-designated place16 mi1.5
HicoCensus-designated place16 mi5
ThurmondTown17 mi0.2
GartenCensus-designated place17 mi0.4
PrinceCensus-designated place18 mi1.8
NettieCensus-designated place18 mi3.2
AldersonTown18 mi0.9
FayettevilleTown18 mi5.8
HilltopCensus-designated place21 mi0.7
Glen JeanCensus-designated place21 mi0.2
FenwickCensus-designated place21 mi0.1
AnstedTown21 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rainelle, WV in?
Rainelle is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
What is the population of Rainelle, WV?
About 1,458 people live in Rainelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rainelle?
Nearby places include Rupert (4.6 mi), Quinwood (7.4 mi), Meadow Bridge (8.6 mi), Cunard (15 mi), Gatewood (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023