At a Glance
Median Income
$56,875
$38,080 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
Zillow: $122,769
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
14.2% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $56,875 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,080. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,769. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
10.5% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 36.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population88
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,875
Per Capita$38,080
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$732M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,900
Rent
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$122,769
Housing Units81
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,156/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.8 in/yr
Elevation1,060 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Lincoln was founded in 1920.
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.373 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.5% of the population has a disability.