Living in Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County is a county in Minnesota with a population of around 65,400. The main communities are Faribault, Northfield, Lonsdale.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,517/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $327K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 27°F) and warm summers (highs around 78°F). Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Rice County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.