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Lincoln, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Howard County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
167
Population
1,113/sq mi density
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
3,645 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 788 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6164°N, 86.2103°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Howard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Delaware County Regional (MIE) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.9").