Rice, Minnesota

Rice: city in Minnesota, United States

About

Rice is a city located in the county of Benton in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 158 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 163 inhabitants.

The city was created 135 years ago in 1890.

Rice locator map
Location of Rice on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Rice

Population 163 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Minnesota (United States)
County Benton County
Postal code 56367
Phone Area Codes 320
Area 14.86 km2
Latitude & Longitude 45.7519,-94.2203
Altitude 1,063 feet / 324 meters
Establishment July 18, 1890 (135 years ago)
Time Zone Central Time Zone
Local time 20:04:28 (22nd April 2026)
Density 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth 3.07% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Sunny 7-days weather
Downtown Rice MN image
Downtown Rice MN image

Geography

Rice is located at 45°45'7"N 94°13'13"W (45.7519100, -94.2202700).

Rice map

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Weather

80°F
Sunny
5 to 15 mph SSE Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Official website of Rice

Official Website

Demographics

The population of Rice increased by 3.07% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 158 - census
2011 158 0% estimation process
2012 157 -0.64% estimation process
2013 159 1.26% estimation process
2014 160 0.62% estimation process
2015 159 -0.63% estimation process
2016 160 0.62% estimation process
2017 160 0% estimation process
2018 160 0% estimation process
2019 158 -1.27% estimation process
2020 163 3.07% estimation process
Rice zip code is 56367. County name: Benton, County fips: 27009
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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Rice, MN. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
174756 St Cloud Technical and Community College Saint Cloud (MN) 56303-1240

Nearby Transit Stations (3)

Rail and bus stations connected to Rice, MN. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
SCD St. Cloud 555 East St. Germain Street RAIL
SPL Staples First & Fourth Aves RAIL
MSP Saint Paul Union Depot Midway Station RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Rice.

Post Office Name City ZIP
R Post Office Rice (MN) 56367

Other places with the same name (3)

  • Rice, Ohio human settlement in United States of America with a population of 1,300 people.
  • Rice, Texas city in Texas, United States with a population of 983 people.
  • Rice, Illinois unincorporated community in Illinois, United States with a population of 322 people.

Other cities in Benton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Benton County , MN.

City Name Population Title
Watab 3,238 Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
Foley 2,653 City in Benton County, Minnesota
Glendorado 791 Township in Benton County, Minnesota, USA
Sauk Rapids 545 City in Minnesota, United States
Gilman 216 City in Benton County, Minnesota, United States