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Rice, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,998
Population
351/sq mi density
$103,482
Median Income
$36,628 per capita
$237,600
Home Value
$343,877 Zillow
$1,529
Median Rent
21.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,482 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,600 home value, $1,529/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rice has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,065 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 351/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7586°N, 94.2429°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Rice has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").