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Riceville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Howard County County
Riceville, IA
At a Glance
How Riceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Riceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Riceville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Riceville residents earn a median household income of $47,434 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riceville is $92,100 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,976. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Riceville reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,127/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Riceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riceville has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.