Lincoln County, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
11,271 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,227 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$272,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$500 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$619 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washington
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 28
Feb 1 4 32
Mar 1 2 40
Apr 1 0 46
May 1 0 54
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 0 0 59
Oct 1 0 46
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 2 11 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, WA State Legislative District 9, WA State Legislative District 9, WA
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Schools

Harrington High School
11 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Harrington Elementary School
11 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Creston Elementary
13 miles, N • 3.7 star
Creston Jr-Sr High School
13 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

Eastern Washington University
39 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Spokane Falls Community College
45 miles, E • 1.4 star
Glen Dow Academy of Hair Design
47 miles, E • 1 star

Hospitals

Lincoln Hospital
14 miles, E • 5 star

Airports

Spokane International Airport
41 miles, E • 1.9 star
Tri-Cities Airport
97 miles, SW • 1 star
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
106 miles, S • 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
182 miles, W • 4.1 star