Rice County, Minnesota
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
- top 10% for comfortable days
- top 11% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Rice County is a county in Minnesota with about 67,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, broadband access, and airport distance. It rates lower on sunny days and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.rice.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.9 in1.1 in
humid 82%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$78k86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 22% of US counties
Home Value$280k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 22% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 12% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 40% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden16.09%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment5.3%better than 38% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.2 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.0 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days182 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.4better than 24% of US counties
School Quality75.6better than 79% of US counties
Violent Crime509/100kbetter than 70% of US counties
Property Crime1139/100kbetter than 38% of US counties
Community
Population67,15275th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.117th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3155th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.1%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.7%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.1%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.7%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 65% of US counties
Walkability7.4/20better than 81% of US counties
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 89% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.3%better than 89% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.57better than 59% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Rice County an affordable place to live?
- Rice County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 22% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rice County?
- The median home value in Rice County is $280k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rice County?
- Median household income in Rice County is $78k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rice County?
- Median gross rent in Rice County is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rice County safe?
- Rice County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 509/100k (better than 70%). Property crime is 1139/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rice County?
- Rice County averages 74°F in July and 16°F in January, with 35.2 in of annual precipitation and about 182 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rice County?
- Public-school quality in Rice County is above average, scoring better than 79% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rice County?
- The average one-way commute in Rice County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)