Rice, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Rice is a community in Benton County, Minnesota, home to about 2,085 people spread across 5.7 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $52,857 a year, and a typical home is worth about $266,600. About 53.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 64 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Rice ranks number 256 of 914 in population, number 107 in median household income, number 232 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Rice typically top out near 80°F in July, while January nights average about 0°F. The area sees roughly 48 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rice, MN | 1.2 mi. | 158 |
| 2. | St. Stephen, MN | 4.3 mi. | 694 |
| 3. | Royalton, MN | 5.5 mi. | 1,163 |
| 4. | Royalton, MN | 5.5 mi. | 1,211 |
| 5. | Royalton, MN | 5.5 mi. | 1,211 |
| 6. | Watab, MN | 6.4 mi. | 3,093 |
| 7. | Bowlus, MN | 9.0 mi. | 278 |
| 8. | St. Wendel, MN | 9.1 mi. | 2,150 |
What is the population of Rice, Minnesota?
Rice has a population of about 2,085 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Rice, Minnesota in?
Rice is located in Benton County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Rice, Minnesota?
The median home value in Rice is about $266,600, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Rice, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Rice is about $52,857 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Rice, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Benton County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Rice, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 80 degrees and January lows about 0 degrees, with around 48 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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