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Lincoln, NH
Full City Profile · New Hampshire · Coos County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
938
Population
349/sq mi density
$56,406
Median Income
$42,958 per capita
$283,500
Home Value
$471,353 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
234 sunny days/yr
56
Violent Crime/100K
1,521 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,406 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$283,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,655 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0605°N, 71.6710°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Coos County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mount Washington Regional (HIE) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0426 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in |
Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 17°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (3.0").