Lincoln is a small town of 2,754 in Arkansas, with a median household income of $50,625
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lincoln stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lincoln is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lincoln city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.0
Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lincoln costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lincoln, AR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,016
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 588.7 per 100,000 residents
— 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
588.7 /100k
Property Crime
714.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lincoln is served primarily by LINCOLN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lincoln, AR
National Avg
School District
LINCOLN SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lincoln sees average highs of 48.7°F in January
and 90.0°F in July,
with 50.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Lincoln's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lincoln roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,300 and median rent is $1,016/month.
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 588.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 714.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lincoln are operated by LINCOLN SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lincoln, AR has a population of 2,754, a median household income of $50,625, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lincoln averages 48.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.5 inches
with about 5.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lincoln, AR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 72744.
The population of Lincoln, Arkansas is 2,754 with a median age of 33.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lincoln: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $135,300, median household income $50,625, crime index 107 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
