Information on Rainier, Thurston County
The City of Rainier is located in the state of Washington, in Thurston County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Rainier City HALL, Thurston County
| Rainier City Hall's address | Rainier Rainier Municipal Building 102 Rochester St Rainier WA 98576 United States | |
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| Phone number of Rainier City Hall | +1 360-446-2265 | |
| Rainier, WA email | Not available | |
| Rainier official website | ci.rainier.wa.us | |
| Mayor of Rainier | Randall Schleis | |
| Thurston County, Washington: Vital Records | Rainier vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Washington birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Rainier
What county is Rainier WA in?Rainier, WA is located in Thurston County |
Where is Rainier, Washington ?Rainier is in Thurston County. Situated in western Washington, USA, it lies southeast of Olympia and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. This municipality is part of the Puget Sound region, making it relatively close to the state capital and various natural landmarks. |
What is the cost of living in Rainier WA ? |
Rainier administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston - other counties in Washington |
Rainier building department, WA
Welcome to Rainier, WA! If you’re planning a construction project and need to obtain the necessary approvals, you’ll want to start by visiting or contacting the Community Development Department, where you can request your permit. The staff there will provide you with essential information, including the associated costs and estimated processing times, to ensure everything runs smoothly. It's a good idea to reach out to their office directly for the most accurate and up-to-date details specific to your project.
| If you have inquiries related to construction permits, inspections, code enforcement, or building regulations, we recommend contacting Rainier's town hall or Thurston County authorities directly. |
Demography of Rainier
| Name of Rainier inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 1 794 inhabitants | 164 / 6 636 | ||
| Population density in Rainier | 1 034,8 pop/sq mi (399,6 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Rainier, WA
This City does not have a passport office, but we suggest the following facilities near Rainier, WA
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| YELM MUNICIPAL COURT | 206 MCKENZIE AVE SE | 3604583242 |
| CITY OF LACEY | 420 COLLEGE ST SE | 3604913212 |
| THURSTON COUNTY AUDITOR | 2000 LAKERIDGE DR SW | 3607865405 |
| USPO - OLYMPIA | 900 JEFFERSON ST. SE | 3605706300 |
| USPO - CENTRALIA | 214 CENTRALIA COLLEGE BLVD | 3608071169 |
| EATONVILLE FINANCE DEPARTMENT | 201 CENTER STREET W | 3608323361 |
| USPO - LAKEWOOD | 5409 100TH STREET SW | 2539838266 |
| LEWIS COUNTY CLERK | 345 W. MAIN ST. | 3607402704 |
| CITY OF FIRCREST - PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPT. | 115 RAMSDELL ST | 2535648901 |
| CITY OF ORTING | 110 TRAIN ST. SE | 3608932219 |
| PIERCE COUNTY AUDITIORS OFFICE (SATELLITE) | 3629 S. D ST | 2537987427 |
| PIERCE COUNTY AUDITOR | 2401 S 35TH ST, RM. 200 | 2537987427 |
| USPO - EVERGREEN STATION | 4001 SOUTH PINE STREET | 2534715384 |
| USPO - UNIVERSITY PLACE | 6817 27TH STREET W | 2535667133 |
| USPO - TACOMA DOWNTOWN STATION | 1102 A STREET | 2536274026 |
Rainier administrative numbers
| Rainier City code | 5357220 |
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| Rainier City postcode | 98576 |
Transportation modes in Rainier
| Airport | Olympia Regional Airport 11.5 miles Gray Army Airfield 13.9 miles McChord Field 19.7 miles |
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Rainier territory
| Rainier area | 1,73 sq mi (4,49 km²) |
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| Rainier altitude | 443 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 46.8917 Longitude: -122.687 Latitude: 46° 53' 30'' North Longitude: 122° 41' 13'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -8:00 (America/Los_Angeles) Summer time : UTC -7:00 Winter time : UTC -8:00 |
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| Namesake of Rainier |
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| Natural parks | Rainier isn't part of a natural park |
What is Rainier close to?
| Nearby cities include: Yelm, Tenino, Roy and Bucoda | ||
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| Lacey | Yelm | Yelm |
| Tenino |  | Yelm |
| Tenino | Tenino | Eatonville |
| Yelm 4.1 miles | Tenino 8.6 miles | Roy 10.2 miles |
| Bucoda 10.8 miles | Lacey 11.7 miles | Tumwater 13.1 miles |
| Olympia 14.3 miles | DuPont 15.6 miles | Centralia 17.8 miles |
| Steilacoom 19.7 miles | Eatonville 19.8 miles | Lakewood 20.2 miles |
| Chehalis 20.5 miles | University Place 23.3 miles | Napavine 23.6 miles |
| Fircrest 24.8 miles | Oakville 26.2 miles | Orting 26.5 miles |
| Mossyrock 26.7 miles | Tacoma 27.1 miles | Puyallup 27.4 miles |
Distance between Rainier and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 918 miles | Houston : 1880 miles | Philadelphia : 2397 miles |
| Phoenix : 1076 miles | San Antonio : 1770 miles | San Diego : 1017 miles |
| Dallas : 1675 miles | San Jose : 665 miles | Jacksonville : 2459 miles |
| Indianapolis : 1885 miles | San Francisco : 634 miles closest | Austin : 1757 miles |
| Columbus : 2028 miles | Fort Worth : 1651 miles | Charlotte : 2297 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Rainier, WA
Elementary schools in Rainier
Rainier Elementary School
District of Rainier School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 369
Middle schools in Rainier
Rainier Middle School
District of Rainier School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 179
High schools in Rainier
Rainier Senior High School
District of Rainier School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 264
Private schools in Rainier
The Phoenix Rising School
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6Students : 45
Leisure and activities in Rainier surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Tahoma Valley Golf & Country Club to Yelm 4.9 miles | Capitol City Golf Club to Lacey 9.4 miles |
| Indian Summer Golf & Country Club to Olympia 10.1 miles | Scott Lake Golf Course to Olympia 11.8 miles |
| Family Golf Center to Tumwater 12.2 miles | Tumwater Valley Golf Club to Tumwater 13.2 miles |
| The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie - The Woodlands to Lacey 14.5 miles | The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie - The Links to Lacey 14.6 miles |
| The Home Course to DuPont 14.7 miles | Tanwax Greens Golf Course to Eatonville 15.7 miles |