At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Lincoln University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lincoln University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lincoln University a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lincoln University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lincoln University has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,976
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density6,814/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$5,733
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty
County GDP$60,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,690
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$578,551
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death4,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation511 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute16 min
Internet Speed246 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 246 Mbps.
There are 1,045 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.