Cities & Towns in Rice County, MN
Rice County, county in Minnesota, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 67,084 inhabitants. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853. Its county seat is Faribault.
There are 1 city/town in Rice County, MN. The largest city of Rice County is Faribault with a population of 23,905.
Faribault
Faribault, City in Minnesota, United States of America
Located just south of the Twin Cities metro, Rice County contains historic small towns that exhibit the agricultural heritage and Victorian architecture of the region. Here are some highlights:
Faribault - The largest city in the county with around 24,000 residents. Faribault has a historic courthouse, Paradise Center for the Arts, and museums.
Northfield - Home to two small liberal arts colleges, Northfield has around 20,000 residents. The downtown district displays Victorian-style architecture from the late 1800s.
Dundas - Founded in the 1880s, Dundas has around 600 residents. Old downtown buildings now contain shops, pubs and eateries. The town water tower is an iconic landmark.
Lonsdale - Sitting near the Canon River, Lonsdale grew around a flour mill established in 1871. Historic churches, brick buildings, and water tower highlight its small downtown.
Webster - Located just south of Northfield, tiny Webster of under 200 residents was once home to a small Baptist college that closed in the 1930s.
Rice County's towns provide glimpses into southern Minnesota's pioneer past through well-preserved downtown buildings, historic architecture, and enduring water towers and churches. Each town has stories to tell.
All Rice County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rice County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Faribault | City in Minnesota, United States of America | 23,905 |
