Rice County, KS
Living in Rice County
Bikeability36
Walkability58
Commute92
Public Transit26
Affordability98
Public Safety79
Airports6
Hospitals62
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.7kPopulation-470 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
19 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector61%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office16%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$75kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$417Median Monthly Rent+$78 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas11%
Utility gas68%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rice County
United States45
Kansas56
Property Crime in Rice County
United States48
Kansas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 44 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rice County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding49
Tornado31
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rice County, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rice County, KS
St Joseph Elementary School
21 miles, W
Holy Cross Catholic School
24 miles, SE
Central Christian Schools
25 miles, SE
Trinity Catholic Jr/Sr High School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Rice County, KS
Sterling College
9 miles, S
Central Christian College of Kansas
29 miles, E
McPherson College
30 miles, E
Bethany College
33 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rice County, KS
Hospital District #1 of Rice County
1 miles, SW
Ellinwood District Hospital
21 miles, W
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Inc
25 miles, SE
Summit Surgical, Llc
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rice County, KS
Salina Regional Airport
43 miles, NE
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
64 miles, SE
Hays Regional Airport
67 miles, NW
Manhattan Regional Airport
99 miles, NE