Rice County is found in the state of Minnesota. With an area of 516 square miles, Rice County is one of the smaller counties in the state, while in population it is near the top with 5,666 inhabitants. Rice County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Faribault, with a population of 27,377.
Rice County is one of the more wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Rice County residents is $48,735, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in Minnesota. In keeping with this, the average house value in Rice County is $127,715, well above the state average of $117,549.
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