Rice County
City in Kansas, United States
Overview
Rice County, Kansas, is a friendly agricultural region that balances rural charm with small-town amenities. With a rich history, welcoming communities, and peaceful landscapes, it's a relaxing destination for travelers seeking quiet and authenticity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Kansas
Population
67,097
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.35°, -98.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
67
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,230
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
0.0°C
Record High
45.2°C
Record Low
-20.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
754 mm
Internet Speed
311 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
LYO
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.