At a Glance
Median Income
$41,625
$14,213 per capita
Home Value
$21,500
Zillow: $213,779
Median Rent
$575/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.7%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
55.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How Rice Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rice Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rice Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rice Lake residents earn a median household income of $41,625 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,213. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 55.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rice Lake is $21,500 , 92% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,779. Median rent is $575/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Education
3.7% of adults in Rice Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rice Lake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population232
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density394/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$41,625
Per Capita$14,213
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty55.7%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$21,500
Rent$575
Ownership58.0%
Zillow$213,779
Housing Units94
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,447 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.7%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rice Lake was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.