Lincoln County , New Mexico
Population: 20,227 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $51,643 Home $212,200 Rent $883/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 20,227 residents, Lincoln County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for New Mexico and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lincoln County in the top 21% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.
$51,643
Median Income
household
$212,200
Home Value
median
$883/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $51,643 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,086 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% |
| Median Home Value | $212,200 |
| Median Gross Rent | $883/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 20,227 |
| Median Age | 52.7 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 28.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
30.0%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
13.3%
Smoking
30.1%
High Blood Pressure
25.4%
No Physical Activity
22.4%
Depression
33.3%
Insufficient Sleep
74.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 79.5 · 79th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
10.34
🌀 Hurricane
14.98
🔥 Wildfire
98.76
❄️ Winter Storm
86.31
🌍 Earthquake
25.54
☀️ Drought
17.88
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