Rainbow Forest, Virginia

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Rainbow Forest
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Rainbow Forest
Location within the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Rainbow Forest
Rainbow Forest (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°21′25″N79°51′19″W / 37.35694°N 79.85528°W / 37.35694; -79.85528
CountryUnited 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 area.

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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.

Road

Rail

The closest passenger rail service is located in Roanoke.

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