What are the schools like in Rice, TX?

Rice is served primarily by RICE ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Rice?

The median household income in Rice, TX is $72,969 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.9%.

What is the weather like in Rice, TX?

Rice has an average high temperature of 57.3°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Rice, TX affordable or expensive?

Rice's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rice is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $118,900 and the median rent is $1,154 per month.

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

Rice has a violent crime rate of 80.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 970.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rice, TX a Good Place to Live?

Rice is a small town of 1,119 in Texas, with a median household income of $72,969 and a 1.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Rice stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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: 93.6

Rice's overall cost of living index is 93.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rice costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rice, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$118,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,154	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,969	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rice's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.8 /100k

Property Crime

970.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rice is served primarily by RICE ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rice, TX	National Avg
School District	RICE ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rice sees average highs of 57.3°F in January and 94.6°F in July, with 42.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rice, TX
Average High — January	57.3°F
Average High — July	94.6°F
Annual Precipitation	42.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Rice, TX	National Avg
Population	1,119	—
Median Age	30.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	19.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.3%	22.2%
65 and over	6.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alma, TX 4 mi Emhouse, TX 7 mi Ennis, TX 10 mi Corsicana, TX 11 mi Bardwell, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Rice

Rice, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75155

Rice vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice, TX affordable or expensive?

Rice's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rice roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $118,900 and median rent is $1,154/month.

What is the crime rate in Rice, TX?

Rice's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 970.1 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 RICE ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 8.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rice, TX a good place to live?

Rice, TX has a population of 1,119, a median household income of $72,969, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%. 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 57.3°F in January and 94.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.1 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rice?

Rice, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75155.

What is the population of Rice?

The population of Rice, Texas is 1,119 with a median age of 30.3. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $118,900, median household income $72,969, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.