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Rice, TX
City in Navarro County, Texas.
Population
1,241
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
465
ZIP codes
0
Rice and its ZIP codes
Rice at a glance
- Rice is about 4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,958 a year, 16% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,500 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $1,513 a month.
Local data for Rice, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rice, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,958
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$1,513/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
10.6%
Median age
26.2
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (494), Irish Americans (79), German Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navarro County. PPP loans are for Rice.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,414
16,809 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$322M
FY 2026, $6,125 per person
How people get to work
Rice, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rice, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
598
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
143
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 35°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rice, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.6%
U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts
Cities near Rice
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlmaTown | 6.1 mi | 5.5 |
| EmhouseTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CorsicanaCity | 9.5 mi | 23 |
| RetreatTown | 11 mi | 5 |
| PowellTown | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| EnnisCity | 12 mi | 32.5 |
| BarryCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak ValleyTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| BardwellCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MustangTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| GarrettTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| MildredTown | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| NavarroTown | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| AngusCity | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| KerensCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| Blooming GroveTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rice, TX in?
- Rice is in Navarro County, Texas.
- What is the population of Rice, TX?
- About 1,241 people live in Rice, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rice?
- Nearby places include Alma (6.1 mi), Emhouse (6.6 mi), Corsicana (9.5 mi), Retreat (11 mi), Powell (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023