Lincoln County , Minnesota
Population: 5,594 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $67,715 Home $152,200 Rent $688/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 5,594 residents, Lincoln County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Minnesota and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lincoln County in the bottom 18% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$67,715
Median Income
household
$152,200
Home Value
median
$688/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $67,715 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,390 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.2% |
| Median Home Value | $152,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $688/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 5,594 |
| Median Age | 45 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 24.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
36.6%
Obesity
8.9%
Diabetes
15.0%
Smoking
28.2%
High Blood Pressure
23.8%
No Physical Activity
23.1%
Depression
31.0%
Insufficient Sleep
72.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 18.2 · 18th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
28.44
🔥 Wildfire
32.19
❄️ Winter Storm
70.31
🌍 Earthquake
5.60
☀️ Drought
66.86
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