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Lincoln, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Grundy County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
88 Population 157/sq mi density
$56,875 Median Income $38,080 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $122,769 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 2,034 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,875
24% below
$38,080 per capita
Home Value
$102,900
63% below
Zillow: $122,769
Violent Crime
398/100K
5% above
2,034/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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)

Income
76%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
105%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln reports 398 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,034/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population88
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density157/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans77.0%

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%

Crime

F
Violent398/100K
Property2,034/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband43.0%
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.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.