Rice township, Ohio
Rice township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rice township is a geographic entity located in Sandusky County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,237. The land area covers 21.39 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,237 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 445 | ±136 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 494 | ±142 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 445 | ±136 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 49 | ±56 |
| Median Home Value | $156,000 | ±$35,748 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,045 | ±$129 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,823 | ±$26,359 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,441 | ±$6,642 |
| Poverty Rate | 17% | ±17.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 206 | ±222 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 603 | ±202 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.5% | ±7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF RICE
GUS Population: 1,242 (2024)
ID: 173195
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP FISCAL OFFICER
142 CR 119, FREMONT OH 43420-8694
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GUS Population: 58,866 (2024)
ID: 194940
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
622 CROGHAN ST, FREMONT OH 43420-2415
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fremont, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Port Clinton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bellevue, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Fremont, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Clyde, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Clyde, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fremont, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Vanguard-Sentinel Adult Career and Technology Center
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College Vocational | 5.1 mi away | 1306 Cedar St, Fremont, OH, 43420 |
5672012856
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OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 147 W. MAIN ST., OAK HARBOR, OH, 43449 |
(419) 898-7001
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Terra State Community College
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College | 6.2 mi away | 2830 Napoleon Rd, Fremont, OH, 43420-9670 |
4195592100
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BIRCHARD PUBLIC LIBRARY OF SANDUSKY COUNTY
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Library | 6.3 mi away | 423 CROGHAN ST., FREMONT, OH, 43420 |
(419) 334-7101
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Sandusky Career Center
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College Vocational | 18.0 mi away | 4501 Venice Heights Blvd., Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4199841100
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HARRIS-ELMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 328 TOLEDO ST., ELMORE, OH, 43416 |
(419) 862-2482
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Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
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College | 20.8 mi away | 1912 Hayes Ave, Sandusky, OH, 44870 |
4195577110
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IDA RUPP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 310 MADISON ST., PORT CLINTON, OH, 43452 |
(419) 732-3212
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Tiffin University
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College | 22.4 mi away | 155 Miami Street, Tiffin, OH, 44883 |
8009686446
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GIBSONBURG BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 100 N. WEBSTER ST., GIBSONBURG, OH, 43431 |
(419) 637-2173
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FREMONT, OH US, located 7.2 miles from Rice township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.5° | 26.1° | 2.73" | 8.4" |
| February | 36.6° | 20.0° | 28.3° | 2.42" | 6.9" |
| March | 46.7° | 27.8° | 37.3° | 2.81" | 3.7" |
| April | 59.9° | 38.0° | 48.9° | 3.83" | 1.0" |
| May | 71.5° | 49.4° | 60.4° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.1° | 59.7° | 70.4° | 4.10" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.0° | 63.1° | 74.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| August | 82.9° | 61.0° | 72.0° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.8° | 53.6° | 65.2° | 3.23" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.1° | 42.4° | 53.2° | 2.91" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.3° | 32.8° | 41.5° | 2.77" | 0.9" |
| December | 38.8° | 24.5° | 31.6° | 2.60" | 5.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wightmans Grove CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Oak Harbor village | Village | 4.8 mi | — |
| Lindsey village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Fremont city | City | 5.8 mi | — |
| Stony Prairie CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Hessville CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3914366460. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.