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Lincoln Center, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,015 Population 812/sq mi density
$46,667 Median Income $27,248 per capita
$59,500 Home Value $161,996 Zillow
$409 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 326 sunny days/yr
163 Violent Crime/100K 1,240 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,667 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$59,500 home value, $409/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 15.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days326 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density812/sq mi
Coordinates39.0430°N, 98.1467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportSalina Regional (SLN)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 15.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability52.3 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Jun 22, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M4.6 112 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 114 km
Aug 16, 2019 3 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.2 114 km
Aug 18, 2019 5 km WSW of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.1 115 km
Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 105 km
Sep 16, 2019 15 km NW of Elmdale, Kansas M3.8 136 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 77 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 78 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 78 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 78 km
May 31, 2019 2 km SSE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 113 km
Jun 1, 2025 9 km S of Hill City, Kansas M3.5 148 km
Oct 10, 2024 6 km WSW of Woodbine, Kansas M3.5 101 km
Mar 12, 2020 6 km NNE of Hope, Kansas M3.5 102 km
May 30, 1991 5 km SE of Zurich, Kansas M3.5 110 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 78 km
May 15, 2025 5 km NNW of Herington, Kansas M3.5 108 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 104 km
Jun 25, 2025 10 km NW of Woodston, Kansas M3.4 104 km
Aug 2, 2025 6 km ENE of Assaria, Kansas M3.4 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

706 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 250 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 25, 2016 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 21, 2001 EF4 82 km 1
May 7, 1993 EF4 36 km 1
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 42 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
May 20, 1957 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 4, 1955 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 8, 1950 EF4 82 km 1
May 1, 2018 EF3 26 km 0
Oct 6, 2016 EF3 65 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 96 km 0
May 28, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
May 27, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 38 km 0
Jun 15, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FOUR COUNTY (122,971 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 FOUR COUNTY 122,971 77 km
1988 UNNAMED 14,832 35 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,987 93 km
1988 SMOKY HILL AIR FORCE RANGE 7,665 47 km
2017 HIGHLANDS 7,418 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,328 93 km
2018 RICE COUNTY 5,504 89 km
2016 TAMPA 4,993 93 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 100 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,113 46 km
2017 GORHAM 4,054 76 km
2002 UNNAMED 3,401 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,330 58 km
1988 NORTH LAKE 3,075 94 km
2015 190TH 3,024 94 km
2000 SWITZER G 3,021 97 km
2009 ROSEBROOK 2,968 10 km
2008 MAXWELL PASTURE 2,818 99 km
1989 UNNAMED 2,684 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.2 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 0.8 in

Lincoln Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.6").

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