Rice Virginia Map

About Rice, Virginia

Rice is a locality in Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Rice is located at 37.2752°N, 78.2914°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23966.

Rice, Virginia, unfolds like a sun-drenched photograph, its landscape a gentle undulation of fields and woodlands that seem to breathe with the slow, steady pulse of the Piedmont. It lies 36.9 miles west-southwest of Brandermill, VA (from Brandermill, VA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 5.8 miles east-southeast of Farmville. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a certain weight, thick with the scent of drying hay and the faintest whisper of pine needles warmed by the sun. Farms, some with barns of a faded, comforting red, others with sleek, modern silos, punctuate the green expanse, their neat rows of crops a testament to the land's enduring fertility. A quiet creek, more a silver ribbon than a roaring river, meanders through the periphery, its banks sometimes fringed with willows that dip their leafy fingers into the cool, clear water, reflecting the sky in fleeting, watery mosaics. The very soil of Rice seems imbued with a long and varied history, from the agricultural rhythms established by early settlers to the more recent shifts in its economic life. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting families through the cultivation of crops that have defined the region's prosperity. While farming remains a vital thread in the fabric of Rice, the spirit of adaptation is also present, with smaller businesses and workshops contributing to a quiet, industrious hum. The presence of older homes, their porches weathered by countless seasons, hints at a continuity of life, a recognition of the past that informs the present, creating a palpable sense of belonging for those who call Rice home.

About This Rice Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rice, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.275153, -78.291384. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rice and Prince Edward County.

Detailed location data for Rice includes the ZIP code (23966), telephone area code (276), county seat of Prince Edward County (Farmville), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rice is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.