Readiness Labor Market One of the major strengths of the Rice area working force is the strong work ethic and loyalty the employees show to their employers. The labor force is well educated and shows a strong desire to work. The city of Rice draws a majority of its workers from a three county area, Benton, Morrison and Stearns. Surveys conducted in the Stearns, Benton and Morrison counties show that the Rice area has a large pool of workers available with experience in a variety of different occupations. The area is not heavily unionized, with one in four workers currently being covered by union contract.
Residents are also willing to travel to work.
The average they are willing to commute is 22.3 miles one way. The labor force is also well educated with two out of three having some post high school education. For more information about the available work force, please consult the Rice Area Labor Market Analysis. Paul International Airport. Access is available through Interstates 94 and 494.