Lincoln, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
13,406 Population 2,145/sq mi density
$54,390 Median Income $32,904 per capita
$111,600 Home Value $141,545 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
169 Violent Crime/100K 1,030 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$54,390 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
169 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincoln, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,390
28% below
$32,904 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
60% below
Zillow: $141,545
Median Rent
$804/mo
31% below
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
169/100K
56% below
1,030/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
15.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
22% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
72%
Home Value
40%
Rent
69%
Poverty
122%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincoln residents earn a median household income of $54,390 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,904. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincoln is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,545. Median rent is $804/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Lincoln reports 169 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,030/100K.

Education

18.2% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,406
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density2,145/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$54,390
Per Capita$32,904
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty15.1%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$804
Ownership58.1%
Zillow$141,545
Housing Units6,338
Rent Burden29.7%

Crime

F
Violent169/100K
Property1,030/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation589 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Lincoln was founded in 1853.
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.