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Lincoln, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,639
Population
581/sq mi density
$74,712
Median Income
$23,875 per capita
$261,400
Home Value
$347,552 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
789
Violent Crime/100K
7,299 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$74,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$261,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
789 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8678°N, 75.4225°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sussex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0463 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.20 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (3.1").