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Rice Lake
MinnesotaCDP
Total population
244
Median home value
$18,800
Bachelor's+
Median income
$41,136
Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.
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
Race & ethnicity
Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.
Geography
Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.
Climate
Current forecast
Forecast for Rice Lake, MN from NOAA NWS API.
Air quality
Industrial & pollution facilities
Natural hazard risk
Health (adults)
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
Geography & sun
Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.
Nearby airports
Public attention
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
Gallery
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