At a Glance
Median Income
$45,912
$39,307 per capita
Home Value
$286,200
Zillow: $369,646
Median Rent
$764/mo
10.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
14.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $45,912 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,307. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 250 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $286,200 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $369,646. Median rent is $764/month, with 10.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
27.7% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population868
Median Age56.8 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,912
Per Capita$39,307
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
Housing
B
Home Value$286,200
Rent$764
Ownership85.7%
Zillow$369,646
Housing Units717
Rent Burden10.0%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain18.8 in/yr
Elevation4,557 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 22%
Commute11 min
Broadband83.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1974.
37.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.