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KS area data

Lincoln, KS

Lincoln, KS.

Population: 1,596 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,070
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+18.6%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+80.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$119,616
House Price Index
407.6 (+4.2% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
iceStorm, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
30.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Lincoln Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Russell Municipal Airport (RSL) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$1,346
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
62.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
553
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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