Lincoln County, Nebraska
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- top 3% for commute time
- top 5% for sunny days
- bottom 6% for comfortable days
Lincoln County is a county in Nebraska with about 35,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, sunny days, and summer humidity. It rates lower on airport distance and comfortable days.
Official websiteco.lincoln.ne.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.3 in0.5 in
humid 27%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 50% of US counties
Home Value$168k55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$854better than 42% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 28% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.59%better than 11% of US counties
Income Tax6.40%better than 17% of US counties
Sales Tax6.97%better than 67% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.92%better than 14% of US counties
Unemployment3.4%better than 75% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)27°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation22.2 in16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.4 inbetter than 29% of US counties
Sunny Days293 daysbetter than 95% of US counties
Summer Humidity54°Fbetter than 87% of US counties
Comfortable Days41 daysbetter than 6% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk48.6better than 50% of US counties
School Quality51.0better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime1058/100kbetter than 33% of US counties
Property Crime2044/100kbetter than 13% of US counties
Community
Population34,53258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2038th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0048th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5673rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.4%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.7%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.7%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time15 minbetter than 97% of US counties
Walkability7.9/20better than 86% of US counties
Airport Distance222 mibetter than 11% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.9%better than 73% of US counties
Amenities Nearby4.05better than 62% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 66% 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 $168k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
- Median household income in Lincoln County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Lincoln County?
- Median gross rent in Lincoln County is $854 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 1058/100k (better than 33%). Property crime is 2044/100k.
- What is the weather like in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County averages 75°F in July and 27°F in January, with 22.2 in of annual precipitation and about 293 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Lincoln County?
- Public-school quality in Lincoln County is about average, scoring better than 42% 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 15 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)