Lincoln, MO

Lincoln, Missouri

Lincoln, Missouri, in Benton county, is 66 miles SW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 83 miles SE of Kansas City, Missouri. There are an estimated 1,026 people in the city.

The People and Families of Lincoln

In Lincoln, about 58% of adults are married.

Lincoln has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lincoln had a median family income of $35,217.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Lincoln. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lincoln Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Lincoln is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Lincoln, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Lincoln than other cities.

High Points

Lincoln strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Lincoln, MO

Comparing Lincoln to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Lincoln Almanac

Lincoln Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lincoln Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lincoln residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lincoln, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Lincoln High Schools (2004)

LINCOLN HIGH
101 W LAMINE ST
660-547-3514
Serves 304 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Lincoln Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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