
May 12, 2025
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.1% of income in Rice County, providing an average of $3,777 per capita to residents.
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May 3, 2025
Since 1970, Rice County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.2%.
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April 28, 2025
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in Rice County, providing an average of $2,338 per capita to residents.
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March 29, 2025
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.4% of income in Rice County, providing an average of $2,358 per capita to residents.
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March 24, 2025
In 2022, residents of Rice County received an average of $10,275 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th lowest in Minnesota.
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March 1, 2025
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Rice County, providing an average of $940 per capita to residents.
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March 22, 2024
Of the 66,795 citizens living in Rice County in 2021, 78.2% were old enough to vote, equating to 52,223 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
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February 28, 2024
Farms in Rice County received $10,291,603 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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February 27, 2024
Farms throughout cities in Rice County received $8.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.
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February 9, 2024
Rice County residents have a median age of 37-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.
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