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Lincoln County, MT
15 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Lincoln County, Montana.
Population
21,175
Land area
3,613sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Lincoln County
Lincoln County at a glance
- It is the 10th most populous of 56 counties in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $47,143 a year, 35% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,500 (21% below Montana) and median rent is $762 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Libby (3,042), Eureka (1,840) and White Haven (978).
Local data for Lincoln County, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lincoln County, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,143
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$296,500
Prices +11.6% in a year
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
18.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,223), Irish Americans (2,440), Norwegian Americans (1,489).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,036
6,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $12,980 per person
PPP loans
$27.5M
552 loans, 3,886 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$93.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lincoln County, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.7%
- Carpooled16.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home15.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lincoln County, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
406
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
19.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lincoln County, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lincoln County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lincoln County, MT?
- Libby is the largest city or town in Lincoln County, with about 3,042 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 59917, 59918, 59923, 59930, 59933.
- What is the population of Lincoln County, MT?
- About 21,175 people live in Lincoln County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lincoln County?
- Lincoln County borders Flathead County, Bonner County, ID, Sanders County, Boundary County, ID.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023