At a Glance
Median Income
$83,387
$34,483 per capita
Home Value
$259,400
Zillow: $315,863
Median Rent
$1,222/mo
15.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
447/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.2% 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
3.3 / 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 $83,387 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,483. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,390 business establishments, including 249 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $259,400 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $315,863. Median rent is $1,222/month, with 15.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 447/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population4,309
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density2,780/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,387
Per Capita$34,483
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$7,809M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,220
Housing
A+
Home Value$259,400
Rent$1,222
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$315,863
Housing Units1,414
Rent Burden15.6%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property447/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain19.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,690 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed186 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Lincoln was founded in 1977.
The median home in Lincoln was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Bismarck Municipal (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 186 Mbps.
There are 249 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.