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Lincoln, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · St. Clair County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,135 Population 278/sq mi density
$60,793 Median Income $32,205 per capita
$181,900 Home Value $228,754 Zillow
$911 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
552 Violent Crime/100K 5,516 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,793 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,900 home value, $911/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
552 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average62.3°F
15% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density278/sq mi
Coordinates33.5802°N, 86.1279°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Clair County County
Nearest AirportAnniston Regional (ANB)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.4 / 100
Community Resilience42.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 112 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 126 km
Aug 19, 2004 8 km W of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.6 89 km
Apr 21, 2009 12 km S of Centreville, Alabama M3.4 123 km
May 9, 2004 8 km WNW of Brantleyville, Alabama M3.3 87 km
Jul 15, 1995 21 km SSW of Berry, Alabama M3.3 143 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 70 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 106 km
Jun 28, 2008 7 km WNW of Brookwood, Alabama M3.1 122 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 112 km
Sep 13, 2011 1 km NNW of Leeds, Alabama M3.0 40 km
Sep 11, 1992 5 km SSE of Riverview, Alabama M3.0 135 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 111 km
Mar 20, 2004 11 km NW of Wilton, Alabama M3.0 93 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 130 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 122 km
Apr 22, 2009 15 km S of Centreville, Alabama M2.9 124 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Mar 28, 1991 5 km NNW of Westover, Alabama M2.9 44 km
Sep 13, 1998 6 km NNE of Coker, Alabama M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Michael (2018, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2018 Michael Category 3 265 km
2004 Ivan Category 1 284 km
1995 Opal Category 1 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 195 fatalities, 2,091 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 91 km 25
Apr 4, 1977 EF5 75 km 22
Mar 25, 2021 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 98 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 42 km 22
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 93 km 0
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 47 km 0
Mar 27, 1994 EF4 16 km 22
Mar 6, 1967 EF4 97 km 2
Jan 24, 1964 EF4 40 km 10
Mar 11, 1963 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 5, 1963 EF4 82 km 0
Nov 18, 1957 EF4 57 km 3
Apr 15, 1956 EF4 79 km 25
May 1, 1953 EF4 44 km 7
Mar 25, 2021 EF3 14 km 6
Jan 25, 2021 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 19, 2018 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,740 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 7,740 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 6,320 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,844 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 5,157 40 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,199 27 km
2014 HOUCK CREEK 3,857 54 km
2022 SC 540C/CHOCCOLOCCO 3,750 61 km
2020 SC WEST END C AND D 3,538 55 km
2010 UPPER SHOAL 3,512 60 km
2010 WIREGRASS 3,467 44 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,410 56 km
1998 CHEAHA WILDERNESS 3,299 32 km
2018 HOUCK CREEK 3,188 53 km
2021 TL TYLER WEST 3,148 27 km
2007 PENTECOST 3,095 65 km
2010 BANKHEAD I 3,027 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,871 29 km
2024 AL-MLR UNITS 2/3 RX 2,836 39 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,777 49 km
2019 TL BUNN 2,688 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.1").

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