Lincoln, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,309 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,387 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$259,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,222 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
89.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Burleigh County
3
Bismarck Metro Area
3
North Dakota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Burleigh County
5
Bismarck Metro Area
5
North Dakota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (65%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 8 13
Feb 0 7 18
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 1 4 44
May 2 0 55
Jun 3 0 64
Jul 3 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 1 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 0 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 2.3star
Apple Creek Elementary School
3 miles, E · 3.2star
Prairie Rose Elementary School
4 miles, W · 3.7star
Rita Murphy Elementary School
4 miles, N · 2.3star

Colleges

The Hair Academy
4 miles, NW

Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health
5 miles, NW · 4.1star
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
5 miles, NW · 2.3star

Airports

Bismarck Municipal Airport
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
Jamestown Regional Airport
96 miles, E · 1star
Minot International Airport
106 miles, N · 1star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
125 miles, NE · 1star