At a Glance
Median Income
$51,477
$28,841 per capita
Home Value
$98,300
Zillow: $159,518
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
84.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
27.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Riceville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Riceville residents earn a median household income of $51,477 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,841. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,208 business establishments, including 104 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Riceville is $98,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,518. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
23.1% of adults in Riceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Riceville has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population76
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,477
Per Capita$28,841
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$2,149M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$159,518
Housing Units25
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,820/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain49.0 in/yr
Elevation1,361 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+84.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Riceville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 104 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.