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Rice, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County
Rice, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Rice a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rice residents earn a median household income of $64,063 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,107. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rice is $89,600 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,608. Median rent is $1,210/month, with 25.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Rice reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,684/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Rice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rice has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.