Little Rice, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Little Rice, Wisconsin
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Location of Little Rice, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Oneida |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.7 sq mi (190.8 km2) |
| • Land | 68.1 sq mi (176.4 km2) |
| • Water | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 314 |
| • Density | 4.6/sq mi (1.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-45150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583584 |
Little Rice is a town in Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States. It's a small place, and in the year 2000, about 314 people lived there. A small community called McCord is also located within the town of Little Rice.
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About the Land and Water
Little Rice covers a total area of about 73.7 square miles (which is about 190.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 68.1 square miles (176.4 square kilometers). The rest, about 5.6 square miles (14.4 square kilometers), is water. This means that about 7.55% of the town's total area is covered by water.
Who Lives in Little Rice?
Based on a census from the year 2000, there were 314 people living in Little Rice. These people made up 138 households, and 93 of those were families. The town had about 4.6 people living in every square mile.
Most of the people living in Little Rice were White, making up almost 100% of the population. A very small number of people were from two or more different backgrounds.
Many households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.28 people, and the average family had about 2.72 people.
The people in Little Rice were of different ages. About 18.5% were under 18 years old, and 17.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 44 years old.
Getting Around: Transportation
The Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport (KRHI) helps people travel to and from Little Rice. This airport serves the whole county and nearby communities. It offers both regular flights on commercial jets and services for smaller, private planes.
More Information
Would you like to read about Little Rice, Wisconsin, in Spanish? You can find it here: Little Rice (Wisconsin) para niños
