Rainbow Forest, Virginia

Rainbow Forest
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 37°21′25″N 79°51′19″W
Country	United States
State	Virginia
County	Botetourt
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	24715 (Troutville)

Rainbow Forest is an unincorporated community in southern Botetourt County, Virginia, United States.[1] It is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Education

The community is served by Botetourt County Public Schools. Public school students residing in Rainbow Forest are zoned to attend Colonial Elementary School, Read Mountain Middle School, and Lord Botetourt High School.

Higher education institutions are located in Roanoke.

Infrastructure

Aqua Virginia maintains a community water system within Rainbow Forest.

Public safety

Law enforcement is provided by the Botetourt County Sheriff's Office. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by the Botetourt County Department of Fire and EMS and the Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

Transportation

Air

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is the closest airport with commercial service to the community.

Roads

• SR 658 (Laymantown Road)

Rail

The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rainbow Forest, Virginia