Rice Washington Map

About Rice, Washington

Rice is a locality in Stevens County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Rice is located at 48.4288°N, 118.1703°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99167.

Rice rests in a wide, shallow basin, carved by ancient waters and now cradled by the gentle, rolling hills of northeastern Washington. It lies 42.1 miles north-east of Clark, WA (from Clark, WA: bearing 34°T), and is situated 15.3 miles east of Ferry. The land here is a study in subtle color, dominated by the pale gold of dry grasses in summer and the muted greens of hardy shrubs that cling to the slopes. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a whisper of sagebrush and distant pine. Clouds often drift lazily across the immense sky, casting shifting shadows that lend a quiet drama to the landscape. The story of Rice is largely one of the land and the tenacious spirit of those who have worked it. For generations, agriculture has been the lifeblood, with fields of wheat and barley stretching to the horizon, their growth dictated by the capricious generosity of the seasons. The economy, though modest, is deeply rooted in the soil, sustained by the harvest and the quiet diligence of its inhabitants. Not far off, the Kettle River flows, a silver ribbon through the countryside, its presence a constant, gentle reminder of nature’s enduring power and the historical routes of travel and sustenance.

About This Rice Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rice, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Stevens County.

Detailed location data for Rice includes the ZIP code (99167), telephone area code (509), county seat of Stevens County (Colville), 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.