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About Rainier
City in Oregon, United StatesRainier ( ray-NEER) is a city in Columbia County, Oregon, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rainier had a population of 1,911. Rainier is on the south bank of the Columbia River across from Kelso and Longview, Washington.
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Housing in Rainier
The typical Rainier home is worth about $421,000, up 1% in a year, 15% below the Oregon typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Rainier
Safety Grade C+
Rainier reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 59% report less. Within Oregon, it does better than 62% of towns.
Health in Rainier
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 20% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Oregon
of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 12 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Rainier
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Rainier
Full climate →Rainier has mild winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to 35°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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