Rice Minnesota Map

About Rice, Minnesota

Rice is a locality in Benton County, Minnesota, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,085. The population density is 135.3 people per km². Rice is located at 45.7519°N, 94.2203°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 56367.

Rice unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad, open fields, where the sky feels vast and the air carries the clean scent of cultivated earth. It lies 13.5 miles north-north-west of St. Cloud, MN (from St. Cloud, MN: bearing 348°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north of Sartell. The terrain here is a study in patient growth, a mosaic of verdant pastures and the darker, richer hues of tilled soil that promise bounty. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, spills across these acres in molten gold, illuminating the quiet industry of the land. The horizon is a soft, unbroken line, punctuated only by the occasional cluster of stately oaks or the silver glint of a distant waterway, giving the impression of a world designed for contemplation as much as for work. This is a place where the echoes of early settlers still resonate, their hardiness imprinted on the very character of Rice. The local economy is deeply rooted in agriculture, with the fertile soil yielding crops that have sustained generations and continue to shape the region's identity. While the agricultural pulse remains strong, a quiet hum of small businesses and a close-knit community spirit define the everyday rhythm. The history of Rice is not one of grand pronouncements but of steady perseverance, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived in closer communion with the natural world, where the changing seasons dictate the pace and the land itself is the most profound landmark.

About This Rice Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rice, Minnesota — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.75191, -94.220272. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rice and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Rice includes the ZIP code (56367), telephone area code (320), county seat of Benton County (Foley), and school district assignment (Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rice is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.