Lincoln County, KY

Living in Lincoln County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 30
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 55
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 16
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Schools 33
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Residents

24k Population -303 (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school20%
High school graduate43%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office16%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$106k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$482 Median Monthly Rent +$110 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home21%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity70%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas10%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lincoln County

United States45
Kentucky26

Property Crime in Lincoln County

United States48
Kentucky41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump77%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 4 3
Feb 38 4 4
Mar 46 4 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 4 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lincoln County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lincoln County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lincoln County, KY

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Colleges

Colleges near Lincoln County, KY

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Centre College
15 miles, NW
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Berea College
22 miles, E
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Asbury University
28 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lincoln County, KY

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Casey County Hospital
18 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Lincoln County, KY

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Blue Grass Airport
40 miles, N
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McGhee Tyson Airport
120 miles, S