Rice County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Rice County, Minnesota combines small-town hospitality with beautiful rural scenery. Anchored by the lively communities of Northfield and Faribault, it offers historic charm, liberal arts culture, and outdoor recreation ideal for families and visitors seeking a peaceful getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
67,097
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
44.35°, -93.30°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,110
Local Cost
$1,480
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
7.2°C
Summer Avg
21.4°C
Winter Avg
-8.2°C
Record High
41.0°C
Record Low
-38.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
824 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
FBL
Distance
3 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.