RiceMN
A town of 2,085, settled in 1890. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
What makes Rice stand out
The thing Rice does most differently from other towns.
Rice has grown 54.9% since 2010
1,275 people in 2010; 2,085 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Rice’s report card
Now in Rice
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- News Flash Archive - HRA Project Based Voucher ProgramRice County, MN (.gov) · Sep 10
- St. Cloud teen killed when cycle hits silage wagon near RiceWillmar Radio · Aug 5
- Sheri Gallipo, Longtime Sartell Teacher, Remembered At Rice Gathering August 23WJON · Aug 3
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Rice. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Rice beats the Minnesota average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| What stands out | Rice | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| More binge drinkers | 23.4% | 17.8% |
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Rice has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 51 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Rice
Most working residents leave Rice for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are St. Cloud (30%), Sauk Rapids (8%) and Waite Park (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Crime reported in Rice
Rice's reported crime rate is well below Minnesota's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Rice’s public schools outperform 58% of Minnesota districts
The public schools Rice’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 58% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice Elementary | PK–5 | 357 | A− |
1.1% of Rice is conserved land
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Michaelson Farm Wildlife Management Area | — | 42 |
| 2. Westside Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
A typical Rice home is worth about $351K
The typical Rice home is worth about $351,000, up 2.2% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
About Rice
City in Minnesota, United States
Rice is a city in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,975 at the 2020 census. Its zip code also encompasses Graham, Langola, and Watab townships. Rice is part of the St. Cloud Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1890
- Population
- 1,975
- Area
- 5.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,063 ft
- ZIP code
- 56367
- Area code
- 320
Rice’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Rice.