Riceville
City in Howard County, Iowa

Riceville is a city in Howard County, Iowa, with 806 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,230 ft (375 m) above sea level. The nearest town is McIntire, 5.5 miles N.
- 806residents (2020 Census)
- 1,230 ftelevation · 375 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 2.7 km²
- 761 / sq mipopulation density
- 50466ZIP code
About Riceville
Riceville is a city in Howard and Mitchell counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 806 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Living in Riceville
- Median household income
- $44,615
- Median home value
- $112,100
- Median rent
- $1,156/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Riceville had 806 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 806 |
|---|---|
| Density | 761 per sq mi (294 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Riceville at a glance
| State | Iowa (IA) |
|---|---|
| County | Howard County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 806 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.06 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.3616° N, 92.5533° W |
| ZIP code | 50466 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1966585 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Riceville
- McIntire5.5 mi N
- New Haven7.0 mi SW
- Little Cedar8.7 mi W
- Elma9.9 mi SE
- Meyer10.1 mi NW
- Le Roy, MN10.7 mi N
- Stacyville12.8 mi NW
- Chester13.1 mi NE
- Alta Vista13.3 mi SE
- Osage14.1 mi SW
- Taopi, MN14.2 mi N
- Colwell14.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Riceville
What county is Riceville in?
Riceville is in Howard County, Iowa.
What is the population of Riceville, IA?
806 people lived in Riceville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Riceville, IA?
The ZIP code of Riceville is 50466.
What is the elevation of Riceville?
1,230 feet (375 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Riceville?
McIntire (5.5 mi), New Haven (7.0 mi), Little Cedar (8.7 mi), Elma (9.9 mi), Meyer (10.1 mi).
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