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Lincoln, MO
City in Benton County, Missouri.
Population
1,787
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,882
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 21 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,200 a year, 11% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,600 (38% below Missouri) and median rent is $802 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,200
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$142,600
Median rent
$802/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
34.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (254), Irish Americans (78), Mexican Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Benton County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,027
3,818 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,570
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$206M
FY 2026, $10,620 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled16.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 34.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IoniaTown | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Cole CampCity | 7.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WarsawCity | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| White BranchCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| TightwadVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Bent Tree HarborCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| WindsorCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Green RidgeCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| CalhounCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| StoverCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| SedaliaCity | 22 mi | 15 |
| SmithtonCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| LeetonCity | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| BrowningtonTown | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| ClintonCity | 24 mi | 9.1 |
| Climax SpringsCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, MO in?
- Lincoln is in Benton County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Lincoln, MO?
- About 1,787 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Ionia (7.5 mi), Cole Camp (7.9 mi), Warsaw (10 mi), White Branch (11 mi), Tightwad (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023