Rice Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
232
Population
394/sq mi density
$41,625
Median Income
$14,213 per capita
$21,500
Home Value
$213,779 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
17.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$41,625 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$21,500 home value, $575/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rice Lake has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3883°N, 95.5244°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Rice Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").