Lincoln is a small town of 1,005 in Montana, with a median household income of $42,900
and a 0.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lincoln stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
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: 92.3
Lincoln's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lincoln costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lincoln, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$250,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,900
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents
— 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
396.1 /100k
Property Crime
1748.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lincoln is served primarily by Lincoln K-12 Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lincoln, MT
National Avg
School District
Lincoln K-12 Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lincoln sees average highs of 31.7°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 18.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.0 inches of snow per year.
Lincoln's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lincoln roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $250,000 and median rent is $740/month.
Lincoln's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1748.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lincoln are operated by Lincoln K-12 Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 20.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lincoln, MT has a population of 1,005, a median household income of $42,900, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%.
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 31.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.8 inches
with about 28.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lincoln, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59639.
The population of Lincoln, Montana is 1,005 with a median age of 54.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lincoln: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $250,000, median household income $42,900, crime index 96 (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.
