LincolnIL
A town of 465. Nearly 0.4% of it is conserved land.
What makes Lincoln stand out
The 2 things Lincoln does most differently from other towns.
465 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lincoln’s report card
Now in Lincoln
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →- Tornado Warning issued September 20 at 7:39PM CDT until September 20 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILForth.News · Sep 20
- Tornado Warning Issued for Richland County, IL, Until 8:30 PM CDTForth.News · Sep 20
- Tornado Warning issued September 20 at 6:59PM CDT until September 20 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln ILForth.News · Sep 20
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln. Another town gets a different order.
0.4% of Lincoln is conserved land
1.6 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve | — | 41 |
Healthier than 37% of U.S. towns
Lincoln beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Lincoln | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.1% | 6.3% |
Most working residents commute out of Lincoln
Most working residents leave Lincoln for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Freeport (18%), Rockford (10%) and Forreston (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 11% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lincoln has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 35 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
100% of working residents leave Lincoln for work
Where Lincoln’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lincoln
Township in Illinois, United States
Lincoln Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois, USA. At the 2010 census, its population was 481 and it contained 199 housing units. Lincoln Township was originally formed as Haldane Township from portions of Buffalo and Mt. Morris Townships in September 1869. Haldane was renamed Lincoln in December 1873.
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- Population
- 411
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 915 ft