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Rice, Texas

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Population in 2022: 1,236 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +54.9%
 
Males: 540  (43.7%)
Females: 696  (56.3%)
Median resident age:

30.6 years
Texas median age:

35.6 years

Zip codes: 75155.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $72,219 (it was $31,875 in 2000)
Rice:

$72,219
TX:

$72,284

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,780 (it was $11,616 in 2000)

Rice city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $137,584 (it was $37,900 in 2000)
Rice:

$137,584
TX:

$275,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $219,503; detached houses: $291,398; mobile homes: $84,312

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,189.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rice: 79.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.9%
(12.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 22.7% for Black residents, 12.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.3% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Rice, TX (2022)
    • 48542.2%Hispanic
    • 40134.9%White alone
    • 21919.1%Black alone
    • 393.4%Two or more races

Races in Rice detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Texas and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Rice, Texas as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rice is 80 to 1.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 4 (4 officers - 4 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

4.04
Texas average:

2.07
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Ancestries: American (7.2%), Czech (3.2%), Irish (1.5%), German (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 463 feet

Land area: 2.71 square miles.

Population density: 457 people per square mile   (low).

Rice, Texas map

150 residents are foreign born (12.9% Latin America).

This city:

13.1%
Texas:

17.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rice city:

1.8% ($700)
Texas:

1.8% ($1,393)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mesquite, TX (38.5 miles , pop. 124,523).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Dallas, TX (42.6 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Alma, TX (2.2 miles ),
Emhouse, TX (2.6 miles),
Corsicana, TX (3.2 miles ),
Ennis, TX (3.2 miles ),
Bardwell, TX (3.5 miles ),
Barry, TX (3.5 miles ),
Garrett, TX (3.6 miles ),
Retreat, TX (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 32.23 N, Longitude: 96.49 W

Area code: 903

Distribution of median household income in Rice, TX in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rice, TX in 2022
Rice satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 4 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $152,400
  • 2018: 3 buildings, average cost: $156,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $337,400
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $195,200
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $61,000
  • 2012: 5 buildings, average cost: $30,600
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $28,000
  • 2010: 1 building, cost: $28,000
  • 2009: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $100,000
  • 2006: 11 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2005: 12 buildings, average cost: $66,700
  • 2004: 12 buildings, average cost: $78,300
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 2002: 8 buildings, average cost: $53,500
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $10,000
  • 2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $90,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $122,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $50,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Rice, TX residents
Average permit cost in Rice, TX
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Texas:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +234 (+41.5%).
Most common industries in Rice, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Health care (8.3%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.7%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (7.9%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.4%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Educational services (8.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.7%)
  • Food (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Rice, TX (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (10.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (10.4%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Top executives (6.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.7%)

Average climate in Rice, Texas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 64.6. This is about average.

City:

64.6
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 2.88. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.88
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.242. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.242
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2016 was 7.68. This is about average. There were 0 monitors within city limits.

City:

7.68
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rice-area historical tornado activity is above Texas state average. It is 117% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/11/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.4 miles away from the Rice city center killed 114 people and injured 597 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1994, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 48 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rice-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Texas state average. It is 398% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 228.6 miles away from Rice center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 290.9 miles away from Rice center
On 5/17/2012 at 08:12:00, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 126.4 miles away from the city center
On 6/16/1978 at 11:46:54, a magnitude 5.3 (4.4 MB, 4.6 UK, 5.3 ML) earthquake occurred 254.8 miles away from Rice center
On 5/7/2015 at 22:58:05, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MW, Depth: 1.6 mi) earthquake occurred 39.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/2013 at 23:51:15, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 2.9 mi) earthquake occurred 123.2 miles away from Rice center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Navarro County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 8, Storms: 7, Hurricanes: 5, Fires: 4, Winds: 4, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rice topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rice:

  • HARMONY HOUSE I I I (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)
  • NORTHSIDE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)
  • TAMMY HOUSE (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)
  • BOYD COMMUNITY HOME (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)
  • HARMONY HOUSE V I (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)
  • ODD FELLOW AND REBEKAH NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ENNIS, TX)
  • OAKLAWN HOUSE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; CORSICANA, TX)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rice:

  • Navarro College (about 11 miles; Corsicana, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,711)
  • Cedar Valley College (about 32 miles; Lancaster, TX; FT enrollment: 3,603)
  • Trinity Valley Community College (about 38 miles; Athens, TX; FT enrollment: 5,333)
  • Hill College (about 38 miles; Hillsboro, TX; FT enrollment: 2,968)
  • Eastfield College (about 42 miles; Mesquite, TX; FT enrollment: 8,323)
  • Mountain View College (about 42 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 4,988)
  • El Centro College (about 42 miles; Dallas, TX; FT enrollment: 6,086)

Public high school in Rice:

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Points of interest:

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Cemetery: Rice Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Rice Reservoir (A), Rice Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Navarro County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This city:

3.1 people
Texas:

2.8 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

82.7%
Whole state:

69.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.1%
Whole state:

6.0%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.4% of all households

Banks with branches in Rice (2011 data):

  • The First State Bank: at 100 North Mckinney Street, branch established on 1928/02/27. Info updated 2009/05/18: Bank assets: $122.5 mil, Deposits: $107.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Rice Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Rice:

Marital status in Rice, TX
  • Never married: 31.1%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 3.3%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 10.9%

For population 25 years and over in Rice:

  • High school or higher: 69.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Texas average:

14.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rice, TX (based on Navarro County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant17,02379
Mainline Protestant4,04123
Black Protestant1,90511
Catholic1,8001
Other4503
None22,516-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Here:

1.43 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Navarro County:

0.20 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
Here:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

1.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 24
Here:

4.89 / 10,000 pop.
Texas:

3.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 17
Navarro County:

3.47 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.13 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Navarro County:

9.5%
State:

8.9%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

28.8%
Texas:

26.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Navarro County:

18.1%
Texas:

15.7%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.4%
Texas:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rice:

39.5%
Texas:

47.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.8
Texas:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Rice:

24.4%
Texas:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.6%
Texas:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rice:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

31.4%
Texas:

33.1%

General health condition:
Rice:

51.9%
State:

56.2%

Average condition of hearing:
Rice:

79.3%
State:

80.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rice, TX Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$15,685$47,0551$1,806
Other Government Administration 1$4,369$52,4280$0
Financial Administration 1$2,657$31,8841$1,541
Police - Other 1$2,834$34,0080$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,657$31,8840$0
Parks and Recreation 1$5,314$63,7680$0
Judicial and Legal 1$3,543$42,5161$878
Totals for Government 10$37,059$44,4713$4,225

Rice government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $799,000 ($646.44)
    Solid Waste Management: $235,000 ($190.13)
    Police Protection: $233,000 ($188.51)
    Central Staff Services: $185,000 ($149.68)
    Water Utilities: $142,000 ($114.89)
    Sewerage: $129,000 ($104.37)
    Regular Highways: $97,000 ($78.48)
    Financial Administration: $70,000 ($56.63)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $47,000 ($38.03)
    Local Fire Protection: $22,000 ($17.80)
    Health - Other: $16,000 ($12.94)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($12.14)
  • Electric Utilities - Interest on Debt: $17,000 ($13.75)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($12.14)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $2,000 ($1.62)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $300,000 ($242.72)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $15,000 ($12.14)

Rice government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $228,000 ($184.47)
    Sewerage: $140,000 ($113.27)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $48,000 ($38.83)
    Interest Earnings: $29,000 ($23.46)
    Rents: $2,000 ($1.62)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,075,000 ($869.74)
    Water Utilities: $286,000 ($231.39)
  • Tax - Property: $193,000 ($156.15)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $167,000 ($135.11)
    Public Utilities Sales: $16,000 ($12.94)
    Public Utility License: $2,000 ($1.62)

Rice government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,064,000 ($860.84)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $984,000 ($796.12)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $80,000 ($64.72)

Rice government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,587,000 ($1283.98)

Businesses in Rice, TX

  • SONIC Drive-In: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Rice:

  • WBAP (820 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KRLD (1080 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KSKY (660 AM; 20 kW; BALCH SPRINGS, TX; Owner: BISON MEDIA, INC.)
  • KFXR (1190 AM; 50 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KESS (1270 AM; 50 kW; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: KESS-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZMP (1540 AM; 50 kW; UNIVERSITY PARK, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KAND (1340 AM; 1 kW; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: CORSICANA MEDIA, INC.)
  • KAHZ (1360 AM; 50 kW; HURST, TX)
  • KBIS (1150 AM; 25 kW; HIGHLAND PARK, TX; Owner: DALLAS AM RADIO PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • KDFT (540 AM; 1 kW; FERRIS, TX; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KAAM (770 AM; 10 kW; GARLAND, TX; Owner: DONTRON, INC.)
  • KHCK (1480 AM; 5 kW; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KMRT-AM LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KBBW (1010 AM; 10 kW; WACO-MARLIN, TX; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING OF TEXAS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rice:

  • KLTY (94.9 FM; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: INSPIRATION MEDIA OF TEXAS, LLC)
  • KRVF (106.9 FM; KERENS, TX; Owner: FIRST BROADCASTING INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LLC)
  • KRBV (100.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF FORT WORTH)
  • KLLI (105.3 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KEGL (97.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOAI (107.5 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: INFINITY KOAI-FM, INC.)
  • KVIL-FM (103.7 FM; HIGHLAND PARK-DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF TEXAS)
  • KHKS (106.1 FM; DENTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KDOS (107.9 FM; ROBINSON, TX; Owner: KICI-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KZPS (92.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKDA-FM (104.5 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: SERVICE BROADCASTING I, LTD.)
  • KBFB (97.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSCS (96.3 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: WBAP-KSCS OPERATING, LTD.)
  • KLNO (94.1 FM; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCBI (90.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CRISWELL CENTER FOR BIBLICAL STUDIES)
  • WRR (101.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS)
  • KDGE (102.1 FM; FORT WORTH-DALLAS, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KLUV-FM (98.7 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF DALLAS)
  • KDMX (102.9 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KERA (90.1 FM; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rice:

  • KNAV-LP (Channel 30; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: NAVARRO COLLEGE)
  • KTVT (Channel 11; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: CBS STATIONS GROUP OF TEXAS L.P.)
  • KXAS-TV (Channel 5; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: STATION VENTURE OPERATIONS, LP)
  • KDTN (Channel 2; DENTON, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KDAF (Channel 33; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • KDFI (Channel 27; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NEW DMIC, INC.)
  • KMPX (Channel 29; DECATUR, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KERA-TV (Channel 13; DALLAS, TX; Owner: NORTH TEXAS PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTXA (Channel 21; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF DALLAS/FORT WORTH L.P.)
  • KUVN (Channel 23; GARLAND, TX; Owner: KUVN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KSTR-TV (Channel 49; IRVING, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA DALLAS LLC)
  • KPXD (Channel 68; ARLINGTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON DALLAS LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFAA-TV (Channel 8; DALLAS, TX; Owner: WFAA-TV, L.P.)
  • KXTX-TV (Channel 39; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KDFW (Channel 4; DALLAS, TX; Owner: KDFW LICENSE, INC.)
  • KDTX-TV (Channel 58; DALLAS, TX; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF TEXAS, INC.)
  • K26HF (Channel 26; BRITTON, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHPK-LP (Channel 28; DE SOTO, TX; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KATA-LP (Channel 60; MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
  • KLDT (Channel 55; LAKE DALLAS, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING OF DALLAS, INC.)
  • KJJM-LP (Channel 46; DALLAS/MESQUITE, TX; Owner: JANE McGINNIS)
  • KSEX-LP (Channel 57; DALLAS, TX; Owner: COMMERCIAL BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • K25FW (Channel 25; CORSICANA, TX; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KVFW-LP (Channel 65; FORT WORTH, TX; Owner: GERALD BENAVIDES)
  • Rice, Texas
  • Fatal accident count34
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents60
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:7
  • Fatalities37
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents97
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents8
  • Texas average
  • Fatal accident count74453
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents115641
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons21998
  • Fatalities83866
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents194209
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents12528
See more detailed statistics of Rice fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 774ft / 236mTotal length
  • 458,714Total average daily traffic
  • 107,369Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Rice, TX - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 142000-2009
  • 62010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rice, TX

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

23 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Rice)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Fm1020 .8 Mi N Of Intr Fm1603 & Fm1020 (Lat: 32.229278 Lon: -96.433861), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 81.3 m, Call Sign: WNWN599,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.525 MHz, 462.525 MHz, Grant Date: 05/28/2021, Expiration Date: 06/18/2031, Certifier: Dennis Skruhak, Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4100, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

  • Lat: 32.223250 Lon: -96.487472, Call Sign: WQKR713,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.585 MHz, Grant Date: 08/25/2009, Expiration Date: 08/25/2019, Cancellation Date: 10/26/2019, Certifier: Judith Pritchett, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 32.223250 Lon: -96.487472, Call Sign: WRFR687,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.585 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2020, Expiration Date: 04/18/2030, Certifier: Robert Gray, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rice)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Rice)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

8 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of fire incidents - 33 took place in 2015, and the least - 1 in 2017. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Rice, TX When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.3%), and Structure Fires (31.7%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Rice, TX
    • 13752.3%Outside Fires
    • 8331.7%Structure Fires
    • 4015.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 20.8%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Rice, TX
Most common first names in Rice, TX among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John970.7 years
William672.0 years
James576.0 years
Henry471.7 years
Mary480.3 years
Willie473.7 years
Richard474.0 years
Robert467.3 years
Jimmie383.7 years
Jess367.7 years
Most common last names in Rice, TX among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Robinson668.7 years
Thomas661.7 years
Allen578.0 years
Langham579.6 years
Atchley579.6 years
Burdine488.8 years
Barnes481.5 years
Reynolds469.5 years
Shelton466.0 years
Vessels468.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rice, TX
  • 75.6%Electricity
  • 18.4%Utility gas
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rice, TX
  • 97.6%Electricity
  • 2.4%Utility gas


Rice compared to Texas state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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