At a Glance
Median Income
$55,040
$35,501 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $281,633
Median Rent
$834/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
256/100K
1,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.3% 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rice Lake residents earn a median household income of $55,040 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,501. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rice Lake is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,633. Median rent is $834/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Rice Lake reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,356/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Rice Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rice Lake has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,030
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,006/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,040
Per Capita$35,501
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent$834
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$281,633
Housing Units4,160
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent256/100K
Property1,356/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain31.4 in/yr
Elevation1,130 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rice Lake was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.