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Rice Lake

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Total population

244

Median home value

$18,800

2.9%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$41,136

Rice Lake$41k
National$74k
Weather66°F · Partly Sunny
Coordinates47.39°, -95.52°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

As a small census-designated community in Minnesota, United States, Rice Lake occupies its own corner of the country. Around 244 people are recorded as living there in the most recent open data. On the world map it falls within the Western Hemisphere, specifically at 47.388°, -95.524°. Open solar datasets indicate about 1,353 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 53% of daylight hours. Based on its temperate position, residents likely encounter four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. It covers about 27.1 km² of land area. That works out to roughly 9 residents per square kilometre — thinly distributed across its territory. Read on for charts and tables covering demographics, climate, hazards, schools, wildlife and other open-data indicators for Rice Lake.

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History & geography

History

Rice Lake was founded as a township in 1870. After portions of the township had been annexed by the city of Duluth, the residents began the process to be recognized as a city. In an election held on October 13, 2015, Rice Lake residents elected a mayor and members of the city council.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of ; is land and , or 3.43%, is water. Wild Rice Lake is partially located within the city of Rice Lake, giving it its name. Amity Creek and the East Branch of Amity Creek both flow through the city. The Lester River rises in nearby Gnesen Township and flows generally southeastwardly through the city of Rice Lake and Lakewood Township, turning southward as it nears Lake Superior. The river flows into Lake Superior in eastern Duluth. The following are adjacent to Rice Lake: * Canosia Township (west) * Lakewood Township (east) * Gnesen Township (north) * Fredenberg Township (northwest) * Normanna Township (northeast) * The city of Duluth (south) * The neighborhood of Duluth Heights (south) * The neighborhood of Kenwood (south) * The neighborhood of Woodland (southeast) The Duluth International Airport is to the immediate southwest of the city of Rice Lake. Ridgeview Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's southern boundary line with adjacent city of Duluth. Lismore Road runs east–west along Rice Lake's northern boundary line with adjacent Gnesen Township. Jean Duluth Road (County Road 37) runs north–south along Rice Lake's eastern boundary line with adjacent Lakewood Township; except for the southeast corner of Rice Lake where both Arnold Road and Martin Road together serve as the boundary line with adjacent city of Duluth. Town Line Road briefly runs north–south along Rice Lake's western boundary line with adjacent Canosia Township.

Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age
33.1
Median home value
$18,800
Housing units
94
Poverty rate
48%
Unemployment
12.2%

Race & ethnicity

White
11.1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0.8%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
47.3883
Longitude
-95.5244
Water area
0.24 mi²
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
66°F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Thursday Night
54°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Friday
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday Night
55°F
Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Rice Lake, MN from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
31.3%
Diabetes
14%
Adult obesity
39.2%
Binge drinking
17.4%
Adult smoking
14.6%
No leisure activity
20.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Minnesota

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
3.71
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,353

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
251
Avg daily Wikipedia views
8
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Rice Lake

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library