The Town FilesRainbow Springs, Florida
Community in Marion County · population 5,091 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $310,600
- Household income
- $57,161
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 65.3
Rainbow Springs is a community of 5,091 people in Marion County, Florida. The median home is worth $310,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks quieter than 98% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 94% of Florida towns, better for families than 84% of Florida towns.
How Rainbow Springs ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rainbow Springs is worth $310,600, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $57,161, which is more affordable than 27% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,112 a month. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rainbow Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,112 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,161 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1996 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.4% | — |
Who lives in Rainbow Springs
| People | Rainbow Springs | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 50.8% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 25.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 33.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Rainbow Springs
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F. About 52.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 16 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rainbow Springs since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 29, 2001 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 12, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 18, 2003.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 119,528 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,526 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Rainbow Springs itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Towns near Rainbow Springs
- Rainbow Lakes Estates, FL6.0 mi · 3,438 people · home $160,400
- Citrus Springs, FL7.3 mi · 10,246 people · home $240,000
- On Top of the World, FL9.4 mi · 12,668 people · home $303,900
- Hernando, FL10.3 mi · 9,284 people · home $209,700
- Ocala Estates, FL10.8 mi · 2,991 people · home $152,900
- Pine Ridge, FL11.5 mi · 11,042 people · home $384,800
- Beverly Hills, FL12.4 mi · 9,961 people · home $164,500
- Liberty Triangle, FL13.5 mi · 23,759 people · home $275,500
Rainbow Springs questions
Is Rainbow Springs, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rainbow Springs scores better for retirees than 81% of Florida towns and quieter than 98%. 50.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 65.3).
How much does a house cost in Rainbow Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Rainbow Springs is valued at $310,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,161, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,112 a month.
What is the weather like in Rainbow Springs?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 42.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Rainbow Springs get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rainbow Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 29, 2001. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)