What are the schools like in Rice, MN?

Rice is served primarily by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Rice?

The median household income in Rice, MN is $100,208 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Rice, MN?

Rice has an average high temperature of 19.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.7 inches.

Rice, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Rice, MN affordable or expensive?

Rice's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rice is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $223,200 and the median rent is $1,279 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rice, MN?

Rice has a violent crime rate of 66.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 802.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rice, MN a Good Place to Live?

Rice is a small town of 1,900 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $100,208 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Rice stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rice is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Rice city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Rice's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rice costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rice, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$223,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,279	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,208	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rice's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

66.0 /100k

Property Crime

802.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Rice is served primarily by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rice, MN	National Avg
School District	Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rice sees average highs of 19.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July, with 30.1 inches of annual precipitation and 50.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rice, MN
Average High — January	19.5°F
Average High — July	80.3°F
Annual Precipitation	30.1"
Annual Snowfall	50.7"

Demographics

Metric	Rice, MN	National Avg
Population	1,900	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Stephen, MN 4 mi Royalton, MN 6 mi Bowlus, MN 9 mi Sartell, MN 10 mi Holdingford, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Rice

Rice, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56367

Rice vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice, MN affordable or expensive?

Rice's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rice roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $223,200 and median rent is $1,279/month.

What is the crime rate in Rice, MN?

Rice's violent crime rate is 66.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 802.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rice?

Public schools in Rice are operated by Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rice, MN a good place to live?

Rice, MN has a population of 1,900, a median household income of $100,208, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Rice?

Rice averages 19.5°F in January and 80.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.1 inches with about 50.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rice?

Rice, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56367.

What is the population of Rice?

The population of Rice, Minnesota is 1,900 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rice?

Key numbers for living in Rice: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $223,200, median household income $100,208, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rice side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.