Median Income $56,875

24% lower than US avg

Home Value $102,900

63% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 10.5%

69% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.5%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.7%

54% lower than US avg

How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population88

Median Age56.4 yrs

Density157/mi²

Male / Female52% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 96%

Veterans77.0%

Economy

Median Income$56,875

Per Capita$38,080

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty5.7%

County GDP$732M

Commute20 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$102,900

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units81

Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity37.5%

Uninsured7.1%

Smoking14.2%

Depression22.7%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain36.8 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)

Education

Bachelor's+10.5%

High School+97.4%

Graduate+6.7%

School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%

Commute20 min

Broadband43.0%

Libraries6

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Lincoln receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lincoln offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Lincoln is $56,875, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Lincoln is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 32.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Lincoln has a population of 88 with a density of 157 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 4.5% Hispanic.

Population

Total Population

157

People / sq mi

56.4yrs

Median Age

45% above US avg

0.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%

Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Lincoln is $56,875, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$56,875
	24% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$38,080
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,118
IRS Avg AGI	$89,602

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.7%
	54% below US avg
Establishments (County)	389
County GDP	$732M

Business (County)

Restaurants	19
Healthcare	24
Retail	39
Manufacturing	14

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,000
	14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	3.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	19.9 min
Drive Alone	89.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Lincoln is $102,900, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$102,900
	63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	22.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$738
1 Bedroom	$788
2 Bedrooms	$989
3 Bedrooms	$1,282
4 Bedrooms	$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	86.0%
Housing Units	81
Median Year Built	1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,000
	14% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.89%

In Lincoln, 37.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 23.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.5%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	28.4%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	5.6%
Cancer	7.4%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.2%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	21.6%
Physical Inactivity	23.4%
Depression	22.7%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	33.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	99.2%
Uninsured	7.1%
	17% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.7%
Dental Visits	66.3%
Premature Death	5,156/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	83.5%
Healthcare Facilities	24

Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	47.1°F
	13% below US avg
January Average	17°F (-8°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	36.8 inches
	3% below US avg
Snowfall	32.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,060 ft (323 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	157/sq mi
Coordinates	42.2627°N, 92.6923°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	19075

It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 10.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 41.8-point margin. 43.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.1%

D 28.3%

Winner: Republican by 41.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	10.5%
	69% below US avg
High School+	97.4%
Graduate Degree+	6.7%
School Test Score	5.73

D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3	Metro — under 250K
Population Density	157/sq mi
Total Area	0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	43.0%
Public Libraries	6
Healthcare Facilities	24
Restaurants	19
Retail Stores	39

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	19.9 min
Drive Alone	89.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Lincoln, IA

How Lincoln Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Lincoln vs U.S. Average

Income: Lincoln vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Lincoln vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities