Lincoln County, Mississippi
Among the top 9% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 20% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 12% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
- top 4% for annual snowfall
- top 19% for amenities nearby
- bottom 10% for school quality
Lincoln County is a county in Mississippi with about 35,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for getting around. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, amenities nearby, and comfortable days. It rates lower on summer humidity and school quality.
Official websitegolincolnms.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 6.0 in4.1 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 50% of US counties
Home Value$128k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$705better than 78% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.69%better than 65% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax7.06%better than 54% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.20%better than 56% of US counties
Unemployment4.3%better than 60% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)48°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation61.7 in97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 69% of US counties
Summer Humidity72°Fbetter than 11% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.4better than 50% of US counties
School Quality36.5better than 10% of US counties
Violent Crime796/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1898/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Community
Population34,85558th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3951st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.1%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)30.2%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)0.8%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 27% of US counties
Walkability4.6/20better than 11% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 44% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.5%better than 34% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.32better than 81% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Lincoln County an affordable place to live?
- Lincoln County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Lincoln County?
- The median home value in Lincoln County is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
- Median household income in Lincoln County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lincoln County?
- Median gross rent in Lincoln County is $705 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Lincoln County safe?
- Lincoln County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 796/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1898/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County averages 82°F in July and 48°F in January, with 61.7 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lincoln County?
- Public-school quality in Lincoln County is below average, scoring better than 10% 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 28 min.
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Data sources
- 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)