At a Glance
Median Income
$76,330
$46,887 per capita
Home Value
$131,100
Zillow: $151,765
Median Rent
$934/mo
12.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
94/100K
1,316/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 $76,330 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,887. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,316 business establishments, including 3,345 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lincoln is $131,100 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,765. Median rent is $934/month, with 12.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Lincoln reports 94 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,316/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Lincoln hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population962
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,330
Per Capita$46,887
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$132,892M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,506
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,100
Rent$934
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$151,765
Housing Units449
Rent Burden12.4%
Crime
F
Violent94/100K
Property1,316/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary940/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,152 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed238 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries72
Did You Know?
Lincoln was founded in 1869.
The median home in Lincoln was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 238 Mbps.
There are 3,345 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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