What are the schools like in Lincoln, IN?

School district data for Lincoln is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Lincoln?

The median household income in Lincoln, IN is $67,039 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln, IN?

Lincoln has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.6 inches.

Lincoln, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln, IN?

Lincoln has a violent crime rate of 34.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 586.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lincoln, IN a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln is a small town of 189 in Indiana, with a median household income of $67,039 .

Strengths: Lincoln stands out for below-average home prices.

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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Lincoln metro area.

Metric	Lincoln, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,039	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 34.5 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

34.5 /100k

Property Crime

586.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Lincoln, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln, IN
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	41.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.6"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln, IN	National Avg
Population	189	—
Median Age	38.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Galveston, IN 3 mi Walton, IN 4 mi Grissom AFB, IN 4 mi Miami, IN 5 mi Onward, IN 5 mi

Lincoln vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln, IN affordable or expensive?

Lincoln has a median home value of $96,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $67,039.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln, IN?

Lincoln's violent crime rate is 34.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 586.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lincoln?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Lincoln, IN a good place to live?

Lincoln, IN has a population of 189, a median household income of $67,039, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lincoln?

Lincoln averages 31.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches with about 24.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lincoln?

The population of Lincoln, Indiana is 189 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincoln?

Key numbers for living in Lincoln: median home $96,300, median household income $67,039, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.