At a Glance
Median Income
$60,793
$32,205 per capita
Home Value
$181,900
Zillow: $228,811
Median Rent
$911/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
375/100K
2,330/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $60,793 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,205. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,943 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $181,900 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,811. Median rent is $911/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 375 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 1% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,330/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,135
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density278/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,793
Per Capita$32,205
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$3,156M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,900
Rent$911
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$228,811
Housing Units3,282
Rent Burden18.3%
Crime
F
Violent375/100K
Property2,330/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,878/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain52.2 in/yr
Elevation545 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.