Rice County Map, Minnesota

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Rice County, Minnesota

Rice County is just an hour south of the Twin Cities. It’s a place with both small-town and college-town energy. Faribault and Northfield are the big players here, each with its own unique vibe.
Northfield has two liberal arts colleges that keep things lively, while Faribault is known for its historic downtown and… woolen mills? Yep, they make some seriously cozy blankets.
The Cannon River cuts through the county, perfect for kayaking or just lounging on the banks with a good book. Lakes are everywhere. Fishing, boating, you name it. Rice County’s got a little bit of everything, without the big-city hassle.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Rice County |
County Seat | Faribault |
Population | Approximately 68,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Faribault, Northfield, Lonsdale, Dundas, Morristown, Nerstrand, Dennison, Warsaw, Webster |
Interstates and Highways | I-35, MN 3, MN 19, MN 21, MN 60 |
FIPS Code | 27-131 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 516 square miles (Land: 496 sq mi, Water: 20 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dakota County (Northeast), Goodhue County (East), Dodge County (Southeast), Steele County (South), Waseca County (Southwest), Le Sueur County (West), Scott County (Northwest) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Minnesota |
Coordinates | 44.3668° N, 93.3389° W |
Etymology | Named after Henry Mower Rice, a prominent Minnesota politician and U.S. Senator |
Major Landmarks | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, Rice County Historical Society, Cannon River Wilderness Area |
Website | Rice County Website |
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