Rice, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
1,168 Population
$64,063 Median Income
$89,600 Home Value
$1,210 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
26.1 yrs Median Age
7.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population1,168
Median Age26.1 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 51.2%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$64,063
Per Capita Income$23,107
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate15.8%
County GDP$2,378M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$89,600
Zillow Value$288,608
Median Rent$1,210
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Depression24.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul46° / 84°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+74.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Work From Home5.4%
BroadbandN/A

How Rice Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$64,063
Home Value$89,600
Median Rent$1,210
Poverty Rate15.8%
Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature65.7°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,168
Population Density437 per sq mi
Median Age26.1 years
Male42.0%
Female58.0%
Male 42%
Female 58%

Race & Ethnicity

White 51.2% Black 14% Hispanic 1.6% Other 33.2%
White51.2%
Black or African American14.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races33.2%

Language

English Only72.1%
Spanish Speakers27.9%
English 72.1% Spanish 27.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.0%
Health Insurance76.7%

Income

15% below avg
Median Household Income$64,063
Per Capita Income$23,107
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$966
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,502

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate15.8%
Total Establishments (County)1,010
County GDP$2,378M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation79
Healthcare Facilities122
Retail Stores147
Manufacturing58
Total Establishments1,010

Industry Mix

Restaurants 79 Healthcare 122 Retail 147 Manufacturing 58

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,502
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,220

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.4 min
Work From Home5.4%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

68% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$89,600
Zillow Home Value Index$288,608

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied79.6%

Rental Costs

4% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,210

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,220
Effective Tax Rate (est.)8.06%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.1%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity32.4%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.3%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage76.7%
Regular Checkup72.1%
Premature Death Rate11,374 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.7 / 10
Exercise Access53.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)122
Restaurants (County)79

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

46°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average65.7°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation42.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation454 ft (138 m)
Land Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density437 per sq mi
Latitude32.2393°
Longitude-96.4971°
County FIPS48349

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.6%
D 23.7%

Republican +51.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
High School+74.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density437 per sq mi
Land Area2.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)8
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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