At a Glance
Median Income
$59,688
$27,835 per capita
Home Value
$151,000
Zillow: $248,441
Median Rent
$1,080/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
360/100K
2,040/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
301 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $59,688 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,835. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,052 business establishments, including 651 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $151,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,441. Median rent is $1,080/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 360 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,040/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,862
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,688
Per Capita$27,835
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$18,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,148
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$1,080
Ownership57.3%
Zillow$248,441
Housing Units1,076
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent360/100K
Property2,040/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary480/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,081/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,456 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Northwest Arkansas Ntl (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 651 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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