Lincoln County , South Dakota
Population: 68,286 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $96,552 Home $323,500 Rent $1,237/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 68,286 residents, Lincoln County tracks on the higher end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for South Dakota and neighboring counties alike.
$96,552
Median Income
household
$323,500
Home Value
median
$1,237/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $96,552 |
| Per Capita Income | $50,843 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| Median Home Value | $323,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,237/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 68,286 |
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 42.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
34.8%
Obesity
8.8%
Diabetes
11.6%
Smoking
27.3%
High Blood Pressure
17.6%
No Physical Activity
19.7%
Depression
26.9%
Insufficient Sleep
77.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 63.0 · 63th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
93.32
🔥 Wildfire
65.11
❄️ Winter Storm
94.81
🌍 Earthquake
24.71
☀️ Drought
68.54
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