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Rice, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Navarro County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,168
Population
437/sq mi density
$64,063
Median Income
$23,107 per capita
$89,600
Home Value
$288,608 Zillow
$1,210
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
501
Violent Crime/100K
4,684 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,063 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,600 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
501 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rice enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2393°N, 96.4971°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Navarro County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.8 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 2.87 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.2 in |
Rice has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.0").