Living in Riceville, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Riceville · Census data 2020–2024
Riceville has 823 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $44,615 (41% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $112,100, the median rent is $1,156/month.
Riceville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Riceville at a glance
- Population
- 823
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $44,615State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $112,100State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,156/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Riceville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Riceville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Riceville the median home value is $112,100, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month, which is 40.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,174 a month in housing costs.
Riceville median household income
The median household income in Riceville is $44,615 and the income per person is $27,101. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Riceville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 427
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.02
Riceville demographics
- Population
- 823
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 396
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Riceville ›
Education in Riceville
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Riceville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Riceville
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 82.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Riceville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville | 823 | $44,615 | $112,100 | $1,156 |
| Elma | 659 | $44,375 | $81,300 | $689 |
| Le Roy | 803 | $54,485 | $122,800 | $697 |
| Stacyville | 545 | $61,932 | $112,900 | $664 |
| Chester | 150 | $63,438 | $120,800 | $579 |
| Alta Vista | 194 | $44,500 | $68,200 | $640 |
| Osage | 3,561 | $68,730 | $160,700 | $692 |
| Lime Springs | 442 | $53,750 | $99,100 | $538 |
| Mitchell | 117 | $72,500 | $116,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Riceville, IA?
The median household income in Riceville is $44,615, 41% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Riceville?
The median home value in Riceville is $112,100, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Riceville?
The median gross rent in Riceville is $1,156 per month, about 40.9% of household income.
Is Riceville, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Riceville?
The median age in Riceville is 36.3 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Riceville?
The average commute to work in Riceville is 33 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Riceville?
The unemployment rate in Riceville is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Riceville?
17.6% of adults in Riceville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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