Local servicesHospitalCentraCare Plaza12.5 miPost officeRice Post Office1.9 miTown hallRice City Hall1.8 miPoliceRice Police Department1.8 miFire stationRice Fire Department1.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi1 school1 elementaryElementaryRice Elementary School1.8 miCollegeSaint Cloud Technical and Community College12.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56367 ZIP area.
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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 56367 ZIP area.
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 43 min5:26 am – 9:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 40 min7:54 am – 4:35 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People7,209 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 41.22,667 householdsMedian household income $101,771Median home value $285,900Median rent $1,115 a month92% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,627 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.0% unemployment rate77% of adults are in the labour force, 4,181 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, retail 13%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 24 minutes80% drive alone, 7% car-pool, 2% walk or cycle, 11% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages25% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher95% finished high school, 6% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 99%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 80°F, lows 58°FColdest month January: highs 20°F, lows -0°F30 in of rain a yearwettest month June51 in of snow a year, on about 25 days7 days above 90°F, 180 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Rice station, 1 mi away; snow from Royalton 5w
Nearby landmarksLittle Rock Lakelake · 2.3 miLittle Rock Creekreservoir · 1.6 miGraham Lakelake · 3.1 miPlatte Riverriver · 4.8 miTwo Riverriver · 9.4 miPasch Islandisland · 8.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsSartell State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 1.2 mi · 368 acresMichaelson Farm State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 2.7 mi · 276 acresLittle Rock Creek State Aquatic Management Area (Benton/Morrison)state conservation land · 2.7 miWisneski State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 3.2 mi · 164 acresBenton State Wildlife Management Areastate conservation land · 4.3 mi · 82 acresEnglund Ecotone State Scientific and Natural Areastate conservation land · 4.7 mi · 165 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowBenton County, MN, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsHail Relatively ModerateStrong wind Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality76% of days had good air in 2025270 of 357 days measured76 moderate, 8 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 3 unhealthy daysMedian index 37, worst day 165main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, nearest monitors: Stearns County, MN, 25 mi away
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL13% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterRiceserves 2,187 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation1,075 ft328 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
