Lincoln County, Missouri
Among the top 14% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
- top 13% for broadband access
- top 13% for airport distance
- bottom 10% for commute time
Lincoln County is a county in Missouri with about 60,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and unemployment. It rates lower on school quality and commute time.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.5 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 32% of US counties
Home Value$207k70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$958better than 27% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 34% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax4.80%better than 54% of US counties
Sales Tax8.39%better than 25% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.58%better than 47% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 76% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation43.9 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.8 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days231 daysbetter than 42% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 33% of US counties
Comfortable Days67 daysbetter than 22% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk67.1better than 32% of US counties
Air Quality44 AQIbetter than 41% of US counties
School Quality42.7better than 21% of US counties
Violent Crime1217/100kbetter than 25% of US counties
Property Crime875/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population60,17273rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.117th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1321st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0267th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5470th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.7%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.8%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time32 minbetter than 10% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 42% of US counties
Airport Distance38 mibetter than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.9%better than 87% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.65better than 71% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 55% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?
- Lincoln County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 32% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lincoln County?
- The median home value in Lincoln County is $207k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
- Median household income in Lincoln County is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lincoln County?
- Median gross rent in Lincoln County is $958 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lincoln County safe?
- Lincoln County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1217/100k (better than 25%). Property crime is 875/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County averages 79°F in July and 31°F in January, with 43.9 in of annual precipitation and about 231 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lincoln County?
- Public-school quality in Lincoln County is below average, scoring better than 21% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Lincoln County?
- The average one-way commute in Lincoln County is 32 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)