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A township of 428 people in Freeborn County, Minnesota

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Conserved land3.1%708 of 22,855 acres

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About Riceland

Township in Minnesota, United States

428Population

36.1 sq miArea

1,211 ftElevation

Riceland Township is a township in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 489 at the 2000 census.

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Health in Riceland

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 1▲ 2▼ 4 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

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What stands out

80%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 7.4%More adults with COPDMN 5.4% · worse

Care nearby

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and AustinAlbert Lea · 8.2 mi · ER

Community Health Center of Mason CityMason City · 38.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · Riceland

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 56007, 56045, 56043 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Riceland →

Natural hazards in Riceland

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

1Does Riceland flood?paid flood claims since 2023 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Riceland MapRiceland vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Riceland has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

26° / 10°Winter

55° / 35°Spring

79° / 59°Summer

58° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Riceland get?About 40 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 9, with the last in spring around Apr 27.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Libraries near Riceland

Nearest: Albert Lea Public LibraryAlbert Lea · 8 miles · 44 hrs a week

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