Lincoln County , Idaho
Population: 5,276 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $66,038 Home $206,700 Rent $860/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,276 residents, Lincoln County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Idaho and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lincoln County in the bottom 9% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$66,038
Median Income
household
$206,700
Home Value
median
$860/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $66,038 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,597 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| Median Home Value | $206,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $860/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,276 |
| Median Age | 37.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 11.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.2%
Obesity
11.5%
Diabetes
14.3%
Smoking
29.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.9%
No Physical Activity
21.7%
Depression
33.4%
Insufficient Sleep
72.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 9.1 · 9th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
3.91
🔥 Wildfire
92.05
❄️ Winter Storm
51.56
🌍 Earthquake
32.16
☀️ Drought
18.58
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