What are the schools like in Lincoln Center, KS?

Lincoln Center is served primarily by Lincoln. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Lincoln Center?

The median household income in Lincoln Center, KS is $49,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.8%.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Center, KS?

Lincoln Center has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Lincoln Center, KS affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Center's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lincoln Center is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $61,500 and the median rent is $444 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lincoln Center, KS?

Crime rate data for Lincoln Center is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lincoln Center, KS a Good Place to Live?

Lincoln Center is a small town of 1,063 in Kansas, with a median household income of $49,875 and a 0.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

Strengths: Lincoln Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lincoln Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lincoln Center 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: 80.4

Lincoln Center's overall cost of living index is 80.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lincoln Center costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lincoln Center, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$444	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lincoln Center is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lincoln Center is served primarily by Lincoln. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lincoln Center, KS	National Avg
School District	Lincoln	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lincoln Center sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 15.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lincoln Center, KS
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	15.3"

Demographics

Metric	Lincoln Center, KS	National Avg
Population	1,063	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	28.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Lincoln Center

Lincoln Center, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67455

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Center, KS affordable or expensive?

Lincoln Center's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lincoln Center roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $61,500 and median rent is $444/month.

What is the crime rate in Lincoln Center, KS?

Crime data for Lincoln Center is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lincoln Center?

Public schools in Lincoln Center are operated by Lincoln. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lincoln Center, KS a good place to live?

Lincoln Center, KS has a population of 1,063, a median household income of $49,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lincoln Center?

Lincoln Center averages 40.7°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 15.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lincoln Center?

Lincoln Center, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67455.

What is the population of Lincoln Center?

The population of Lincoln Center, Kansas is 1,063 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lincoln Center?

Key numbers for living in Lincoln Center: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $61,500, median household income $49,875, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lincoln Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.