At a Glance
Median Income
$103,482
$36,628 per capita
Home Value
$237,600
Zillow: $351,400
Median Rent
$1,529/mo
21.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
267/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
0.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
13.4% smoking rate
How Rice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rice a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rice residents earn a median household income of $103,482 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,628. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,063 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rice is $237,600 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,400. Median rent is $1,529/month, with 21.6% 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 2003.
Safety & Crime
Rice reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 267/100K.
Education
31.8% of adults in Rice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rice has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,998
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,482
Per Capita$36,628
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$2,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,600
Rent$1,529
Ownership87.9%
Zillow$351,400
Housing Units670
Rent Burden21.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property267/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain30.1 in/yr
Elevation1,065 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Rice was founded in 1890.
The median home in Rice was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.