Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.39 |
| Below Poverty | 6.7% ▼ 33% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 3.3% ▼ 33% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,690 (28.3%) |
| Some College | 1,029 (17.2%) |
| Associates | 921 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 800 (13.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,503 (25.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,628 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $115,356 ▼ 59% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $723/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 4,585 |
| Vacant Units | 789 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Rice County is located in Kansas and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,653 residents. With a median age of 38.76, it is a middle-aged county.
Rice County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,627 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.7% is well below the national average.
Housing in Rice County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $115,356 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $722. Homeownership rates are high at 77.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Rice County are primarily White (78.97%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Rice County, KS is a solidly middle-class area in Kansas. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67512 | Alden | 174 | $63,750 | $56,600 | — | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| 67427 | Bushton | 380 | $37,969 | $49,600 | $814 | 0.0% | 27.5% |
| 67524 | Chase | 560 | $61,406 | $80,300 | $688 | 3.2% | 21.0% |
| 67444 | Geneseo | 604 | $55,313 | $55,400 | $1,080 | 1.4% | 43.1% |
| 67457 | Little River | 655 | $88,750 | $143,100 | $750 | 0.0% | 41.2% |
| 67554 | Lyons | 4,122 | $67,832 | $108,500 | $738 | 5.7% | 34.4% |
| 67573 | Raymond | 187 | $74,167 | — | — | 2.4% | 39.1% |
| 67579 | Sterling | 2,971 | $56,977 | $149,400 | $618 | 1.5% | 47.6% |