Illiana Antique Power Exhibition speaker, 2007
Rainsville’s story
190 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1877 and 2 maps from 1961 on.
- 1836Rainsville is settled
RainsvilleIN
Population
6
Census survey, 2020–24
Land area
0 sq mi
Is Rainsville a good place to live?
Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Rainsville. Rainsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Rainsville stand out
Where Rainsville beats most towns.
Small town
6 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Rainsville: who provides what
Rainsville is unincorporated, so Warren County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesWarren CountyWarren County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWarren County Circuit Court ClerkWarren County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code4791847918 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rainsville.
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Rainsville
About 13 inches of snow fall in a winter here; January nights dip to 17° and July afternoons rise to 85°.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Rainsville has a low natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
48% of Rainsville’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 23%. Compared with 67% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage locally is lower.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
How healthy Rainsville is
Rainsville: 26% of adults have been diagnosed with depression, near the Indiana town median (26%) and above the median of U.S. towns (23%). Among adults locally, 42% have obesity. Nearly a fifth of adults in Rainsville smoke cigarettes; 16% report frequent physical distress.
| Rainsville | Typical Indiana town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Rainsville | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| More smokers | 18.9% | 15.7% |
Ascension St. Vincent Williamsport
8.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rainsville
13pages on Rainsville
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rainsville; the nearest are
Purdue University GlobalUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette20.6 mi$10,101 in-state tuitionDanville Area Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Danville, IL24.4 mi$4,440 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Rainsville residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
About Rainsville
Unincorporated community and Census-designated place in Indiana, United States
Rainsville is a small unincorporated community in Pine Township, Warren County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Rainsville had a population of 28.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
Questions about Rainsville
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rainsville, IN a good place to live?
Rainsville has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.