Rice Virginia Map

About Rice, Virginia

Rice is a locality in Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rice is located at 37.2752°N, 78.2914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23966.

Rice, Virginia, unfolds across a landscape where the earth breathes a gentle, rolling respiration, a subtle hum beneath the vast, often cloud-streaked sky. It lies 45.4 miles south-west of Short Pump, VA (from Short Pump, VA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-south-east of Farmville. The terrain here is a study in soft contours, a departure from dramatic peaks or deep canyons, instead offering a more intimate relationship with the land. Broad fields, some fallow and others bursting with verdant promise, stretch towards horizons softened by distant stands of pine and oak, their dark green needles a constant against the lighter hues of cultivated crops. The air, especially in the languid afternoons, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the fainter, sweet perfume of wild honeysuckle that clings to weathered fences. Sunlight here has a quality of liquid gold, particularly as it slants across the fields in the late afternoon, illuminating dust motes dancing in the quietude. The history of Rice is inextricably linked to the fertile soil that defines its character, an agricultural heartland that has sustained generations. This region, once part of a broader expanse shaped by early colonial endeavors, has seen its fortunes tied to the bounty of the earth, with tobacco and later grains forming the backbone of its economy. While the grand plantations of the past have largely faded into memory, their legacy is still felt in the enduring agricultural spirit that permeates Rice. Local businesses, often family-run, cater to the needs of the farming community, offering everything from feed and seed to hardware and supplies. The pace of life in Rice is measured, dictated not by the frantic rush of metropolises but by the steady, predictable cycles of the seasons and the quiet industry of its people, who understand the value of patience and hard work.

About This Rice Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rice, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.275153, -78.291384. 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 Prince Edward County.

Detailed location data for Rice includes the ZIP code (23966), telephone area code (276), county seat of Prince Edward County (Farmville), and school district assignment. 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.