Sand Mountain's growing town
Steel buildings for fast-changing Rainsville
Rainsville is a city on top of Sand Mountain, and its population has grown many times over since it incorporated.
We have one office, in Blountsville. We do not have an office in Rainsville.
A mountaintop town that kept growing
Rainsville incorporated in October 1956 and first appeared in the 1960 Census with 568 people. It grew to 2,099 by 1970, 4,948 by 2010 and 5,505 by 2020.[2]
The city covers 20.71 square miles at an elevation of 1,296 feet on Sand Mountain, so growth has meant homes and businesses spreading across open land. If you are planning a shop, a home or a commercial space, a steel building gives you room to design for the use. A first conversation can help narrow what suits your lot.[2]
Rainsville facts
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The 2020 Census counted 5,505 residents in Rainsville.[2]
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The city incorporated in October 1956 and had 568 residents at the 1960 Census.[2]
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Rainsville covers 20.71 square miles on Sand Mountain, a southern extension of the Cumberland Plateau, at about 1,296 feet.[2]
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Population rose from 2,099 in 1970 to 4,948 in 2010.[2]
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DeKalb County leads Alabama with about $863 million in agricultural sales, most of it poultry and eggs.[3]
Rainsville questions
General information. Every project is different, so call us about yours.
Is Rainsville a good place for a commercial steel building?
A town that has grown this much usually has room for shops, storage and service businesses. RBC designs and builds commercial buildings, with workmanship warranties on commercial turnkey construction.[2]
Can I build a home and shop on a newer lot in town?
Many people pair a house with a separate shop or choose a barndominium that combines both. It depends on the lot and your plans.[2]
Do farm buildings fit near Rainsville?
Outside town, land is still used for farming, and DeKalb County leads in poultry and egg sales. Pole barns, equipment sheds and chicken houses are common needs.[3]
Where can I see color options?
The color visualizer lets you test roof and wall colors on a sample building before you decide.[2]
Talk through a Rainsville project
Call (205) 429-4411 to talk about a home, shop or business building in Rainsville. We will go over your options.
Sources
Local details on this page come from these public sources, checked in October 2026.