At a Glance
Median Income
$80,818
$32,394 per capita
Home Value
$307,800
Zillow: $433,289
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
25.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.2%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
12.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
10.3% 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+
3.9 / 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 $80,818 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,394. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,633 business establishments, including 286 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $307,800 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,289. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 25.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Education
30.2% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.
Data Overview
People
Population3,759
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density2,610/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,818
Per Capita$32,394
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.0%
County GDP$9,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$307,800
Rent$1,245
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$433,289
Housing Units1,227
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,774 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 286 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.