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Rice, MN


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Rice, Minnesota

Rice, Minnesota, in Benton county, is 13 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 70 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is part of the Saint Cloud metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 711 people people live in Rice.

The People and Families of Rice

In Rice, about 68% of adults are married. Homes in Rice tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Rice spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rice had a median family income of $52,222.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Rice.

Rice Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rice, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Rice, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rice strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rice Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Rice People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Rice, MN

Comparing Rice to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women64
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times64
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents65
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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