Rainsville, Alabama

About Rainsville

Set in the northeastern part of Alabama, Rainsville is a close-knit town, home to 5,931 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Rainsville is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 20.73 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 286 residents per square mile.

📰 Rainsville News Today

• Debra Phillips Turner Obituary (2026) - Rainsville, AL - Rainsville Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Christopher Paul Staup Obituary | W T Wilson Funeral Chapel | Rainsville, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Alabama launches Career Pathways website, plans for $40M DeKalb CTE center aldailynews.com · Jul 27
• Man identified after police chase ends with shooting in Rainsville WHNT.com · Mar 10
• UPDATE: Gunman threat ends in Rainsville, AL; road closures continue Local 3 News · Mar 11

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Rainsville Unique

• Positioned in northeastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,931.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Rainsville

• Toki Sushi Steak House — japanese
• Katy's Katfish — fish
• Toros Cantina & Grill — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rainsville

• Rainsville Parks & Rec reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Rainsville

• Dekalb Annex School
• Dekalb Technical Center
• Plainview School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Rainsville

🏘️ Nearby Communities