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Rice, MN
City in Benton County, Minnesota.
Population
2,085
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
366
ZIP codes
0
Rice and its ZIP codes
Rice at a glance
- Rice is about 5.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $107,692 a year, 21% more than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,600 (19% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,144 a month.
Local data for Rice, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rice, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$107,692
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$266,600
Median rent
$1,144/mo
Homeownership
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (934), Irish Americans (241), Polish Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Rice.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,805
17,097 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,371
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$238M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
How people get to work
Rice, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rice, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
316
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 0°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rice, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
6.4%
U.S. 12.1% -5.7 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Rice
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. StephenCity | 4.1 mi | 3.7 |
| RoyaltonCity | 6 mi | 2 |
| SartellCity | 9.4 mi | 10.4 |
| BowlusCity | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Sauk RapidsCity | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| HoldingfordCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BuckmanCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| GilmanCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| ElmdaleCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| St. JosephCity | 14 mi | 9.3 |
| St. John's UniversityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Waite ParkCity | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| GenolaCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AvonCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| St. CloudCity | 16 mi | 40.2 |
| FoleyCity | 17 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rice, MN in?
- Rice is in Benton County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Rice, MN?
- About 2,085 people live in Rice, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rice?
- Nearby places include St. Stephen (4.1 mi), Royalton (6 mi), Sartell (9.4 mi), Bowlus (9.6 mi), Sauk Rapids (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023