Rice County

MN · Pop. 155,722 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Rice County is a mixed county in MN with a population of approximately 155,722.

$/Acre: $9,741

Property Tax: 1.12%

Growing Season: 148 days

Broadband: 34%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 196.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.12%

Local Sales Tax0.37%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index99.7

Median Household Income$58,860

Poverty Rate16.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,741

Median Home Price$578K

Acres for Sale4569

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season148 days

Annual Rainfall30.3 inches

Avg Summer High81°F

Avg Winter Low-3°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,771 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)320 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K311

Property Crime /100K410

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital56.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage34%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City49 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyWeak