Rice Texas Map

About Rice, Texas

Rice is a locality in Navarro County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,241. The population density is 168.8 people per km². Rice is located at 32.2438°N, 96.4986°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 75155.

Rice, Texas, unfolds across a landscape of rolling plains, where the sky feels vast and unobstructed, a canvas for the ever-shifting moods of the Texas heavens. It lies 10.4 miles north of Corsicana, TX (from Corsicana, TX: bearing 350°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-east of Ennis. The terrain here is gentle, a subtle rise and fall that speaks of ancient earth, now softened by centuries of sun and rain. Scattered farmsteads, their silos like sentinels against the horizon, punctuate the verdant fields, hinting at the quiet industry that defines this place. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, warm scent, a blend of sun-baked earth and ripening crops, a sensory hallmark of this corner of Navarro County. The story of Rice is deeply entwined with the cultivation of the land, particularly its namesake crop, though agriculture here has always been a varied endeavor, encompassing cotton and cattle alongside the grain. The railroad, a lifeline in earlier days, brought settlers and fostered a modest but resilient economy, connecting this agricultural heartland to wider markets. While no grand monuments mark its history, the enduring character of Rice lies in its quiet persistence, its residents carrying on traditions of hard work and neighborly support. The rhythm of life in Rice is dictated by the seasons, a steady, unhurried cadence that has shaped its identity for generations.

About This Rice Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rice, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 32.243759, -96.498597. 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 Navarro County.

Detailed location data for Rice includes the ZIP code (75155), telephone area code (214, 469), county seat of Navarro County (Corsicana), and school district assignment (Rice Independent School District). 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.