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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
84
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
74
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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