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Lincoln, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
Lincoln, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Lincoln a Good Place to Live?
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $129,209. 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 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,767/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.