Lincolnton, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lincoln County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,695 Population 483/sq mi density
$40,372 Median Income $25,975 per capita
$212,600 Home Value $271,116 Zillow
$714 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$40,372 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$212,600 home value, $714/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lincolnton, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,372
46% below
$25,975 per capita
Home Value
$212,600
25% below
Zillow: $271,116
Median Rent
$714/mo
39% below
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
29% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Lincolnton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lincolnton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
54%
Home Value
75%
Rent
61%
Poverty
49%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lincolnton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lincolnton residents earn a median household income of $40,372 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,975. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 186 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lincolnton is $212,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,116. Median rent is $714/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Education

20.8% of adults in Lincolnton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lincolnton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,695
Median Age57.5 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born7.4%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,372
Per Capita$25,975
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$183M
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Housing

B+
Home Value$212,600
Rent$714
Ownership57.9%
Zillow$271,116
Housing Units795
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,825/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation477 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Broadband43.7%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Lincolnton was founded in 1798.
The median home in Lincolnton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.