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There are no geographical USDA loan restrictions in this county. 100% of Rice County is eligible for rural development USDA home loans.


The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Rice county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 72.4℉ and the average temperature in January is 13.9℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 56% and the area covered by water is 3.6%. The overall influence score for Rice is 3.

The map below displays geographic boundaries of Rice, Minnesota with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.

Or you can continue searching for homes listed for sale in neighboring county. From county center to center Le Sueur is 34 kilometers to the west, Steele is 37 kilometers to the south and Scott is 37 kilometers to the north west.

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County level USDA loan eligibility boundaries for Rice, Minnesota



Rice County, Minnesota is located in the southeastern corner of the state and has a population of approximately 64,000. The county has an area of 682 square miles and a population density of 94 people per square mile.

The county is largely rural, with most of its residents living in small towns and rural areas. The largest cities are Faribault (population 23,000) and Northfield (population 17,000). The median household income in Rice County is $54,746, slightly higher than the statewide median.

The majority of Rice County's population is white (90%), followed by black (2%), Hispanic/Latino (4%), and Asian (2%). The county also has a small Native American population, making up 0.3% of the total population.

Rice County has a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%, compared to the statewide rate of 10%. Housing prices in the county are considerably lower than state averages, with the median home value being $171,800 compared to the statewide median value of $214,600.


Rice, Minnesota
Rural homes in Rice, Minnesota
Loan officers and realtors can answer your questions about USDA home loan programs.
For direct assistance with Minnesota USDA program details you can also contact:
USDA Rural Development State Office:
375 Jackson Street | Suite 410
St. Paul, MN 55101
(651) 602-7800
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