Lincoln, MT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
868 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$45,912 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$286,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$670 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
5
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lewis and Clark County
6
Helena Metro Area
5
Montana
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 11 25
Feb 0 10 28
Mar 1 10 34
Apr 1 7 42
May 2 1 51
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 1 54
Oct 1 2 44
Nov 1 9 33
Dec 0 11 24

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MT State Senate District 40, MT State House District 80, MT
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Schools

Lincoln 7-8
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
Lincoln High School
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Lincoln Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Helmville School
15 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Carroll College
38 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Helena College University of Montana
40 miles, SE • 1.9 star
The University of Montana
62 miles, W • 1.9 star
Montana Technological University
65 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Peters Hospital
38 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Helena Regional Airport
40 miles, SE • 1 star
Missoula International Airport
67 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bert Mooney Airport
70 miles, S • 1 star
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