Rice Lake, Wisconsin

Quick Statistics

Rice Lake is a community in Barron County, Wisconsin, home to about 9,030 people spread across 9.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,335 a year, and a typical home is worth about $193,800. About 38.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 7 percent over the past decade.

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9,030
Total Population
▲ up 7% since 2012
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8.98 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,335
Median Personal Income
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$193,800
Median Home Value
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38.2%
College Educated
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92.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 5.4 points since 2010
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Among the Wisconsin towns GeoStat tracks, Rice Lake ranks number 106 of 808 in population, number 670 in median household income, number 395 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Rice Lake typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 2°F. The area sees roughly 53 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Rice Lake
# Town Distance Population
1.Rice Lake, WI1.7 mi.3,041
2.Cameron, WI5.1 mi.511
3.Cameron, WI5.4 mi.1,686
4.Canton, WI5.6 mi.305
5.Barron, WI7.3 mi.3,681
6.Barron, WI7.5 mi.873
7.Sumner, WI8.0 mi.798
8.Sumner, WI8.0 mi.832
Frequently Asked Questions About Rice Lake

What is the population of Rice Lake, Wisconsin?
Rice Lake has a population of about 9,030 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Rice Lake, Wisconsin in?
Rice Lake is located in Barron County, Wisconsin.

What is the median home value in Rice Lake, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Rice Lake is about $193,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Rice Lake, Wisconsin?
The median personal income in Rice Lake is about $34,335 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Rice Lake, Wisconsin?
Since 1950, 43 tornadoes have been recorded in Barron County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Rice Lake, Wisconsin?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 2 degrees, with around 53 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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