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Lincoln, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
13,406
Population
2,145/sq mi density
$54,390
Median Income
$32,904 per capita
$111,600
Home Value
$129,209 Zillow
$804
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
324
Violent Crime/100K
1,767 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,390 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $804/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 589 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,145/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1507°N, 89.3703°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Logan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.6").