Rice County, MN
Living in Rice County
Bikeability22
Walkability37
Commute62
Public Transit16
Affordability57
Public Safety81
Airports50
Hospitals83
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools69
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
66kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$9.8k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$209kMedian Home Value-$1.8k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas64%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rice County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Rice County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 7 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rice County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado16
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rice County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rice County, MN
Shattuck-St Marys School
4 miles, SE
Faribault Lutheran School
4 miles, S
Divine Mercy Catholic School
4 miles, S
Bethlehem Academy
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rice County, MN
St Olaf College
10 miles, NE
Carleton College
10 miles, NE
Gustavus Adolphus College
33 miles, W
Bethany Lutheran College
37 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rice County, MN
District One Hospital
5 miles, SE
Northfield Hospital
10 miles, NE
Owatonna Hospital
17 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System-New Prague
19 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rice County, MN
Rochester International Airport
50 miles, SE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
91 miles, NW
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
96 miles, E