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Lincoln, MT
Census-designated place in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
Population
908
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
0
Lincoln and its ZIP codes
Lincoln at a glance
- Lincoln is about 6.7 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,813, 13% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $380,900 and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Lincoln, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,813
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$380,900
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
17.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (164), Norwegian Americans (75), Peruvian Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis and Clark County. PPP loans are for Lincoln.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,290
39,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$890M
FY 2026, $12,544 per person
How people get to work
Lincoln, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home45.0%
Average one-way commute: 17.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
621
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
176
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Lincoln
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HelmvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| AvonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 13.4 |
| Canyon CreekCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MarysvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| OvandoCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 9 |
| GoldcreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| DrummondTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| EllistonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 8.1 |
| GarrisonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 9.6 |
| Wolf CreekCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lincoln, MT in?
- Lincoln is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana.
- What is the population of Lincoln, MT?
- About 908 people live in Lincoln, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lincoln?
- Nearby places include Helmville (14 mi), Avon (22 mi), Canyon Creek (23 mi), Marysville (23 mi), Ovando (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023