Sign In Register

Lincoln, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
290 Population 123/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $38,159 per capita
$328,800 Home Value $436,450 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 251 sunny days/yr
44 Violent Crime/100K 533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$328,800 home value, $845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lincoln has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 112.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average41.2°F
24% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation985 ft (300 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates44.1027°N, 72.9938°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportPatrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 112.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience94.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 1, 2025.

Apr 20, 2002 8 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M5.3 72 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 126 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 144 km
Apr 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Newcomb, New York M3.8 102 km
Aug 21, 1996 12 km N of Livermore, New Hampshire M3.8 131 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 140 km
Jun 16, 1995 8 km N of Lisbon, New Hampshire M3.8 88 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 124 km
Apr 20, 2002 5 km NNW of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.7 70 km
Apr 8, 2003 17 km ESE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.7 121 km
Oct 6, 1992 1 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.4 143 km
Jan 13, 2020 5 km SW of Franklin, Canada M3.4 125 km
Aug 20, 1995 4 km S of Chambly, Canada M3.3 147 km
Jun 9, 1998 3 km N of Dannemora, New York M3.3 92 km
Aug 24, 2011 13 km ENE of Saint Regis Falls, New York M3.2 129 km
Sep 26, 2010 2 km SW of Canterbury, New Hampshire M3.2 142 km
Mar 11, 2020 0 km SSW of South Glens Falls, New York M3.1 104 km
Sep 21, 1995 3 km W of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 145 km
Feb 1, 2024 6 km WNW of Huntingdon, Canada M3.1 149 km
May 24, 2002 6 km N of Au Sable Forks, New York M3.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Bob (1991, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1991 Bob Category 1 262 km
1985 Gloria Category 1 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

52 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 49 km 0
Aug 3, 1970 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 11, 1966 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 4, 1963 EF2 90 km 0
Jul 9, 1962 EF2 95 km 0
May 20, 1962 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 13, 1961 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 24, 1960 EF2 59 km 0
Oct 24, 1955 EF2 91 km 0
May 6, 1952 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 16, 2024 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 18, 2022 EF1 25 km 0
Mar 26, 2021 EF1 15 km 0
Aug 10, 2020 EF1 98 km 0
Aug 21, 2011 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 5, 2010 EF1 73 km 0
May 9, 2009 EF1 45 km 0
Jul 18, 2008 EF1 68 km 0
Aug 13, 1999 EF1 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLAT ROCK FIRE (658 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FLAT ROCK FIRE 658 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 3.5 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 4.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 4.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 5.4 in Wettest
September 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
November 33°F (0°C) 4.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 3.9 in

Lincoln has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.8").

View full weather details →