LincolnIN
A town of 36,860. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
What makes Lincoln stand out
The 3 things Lincoln does most differently from other towns.
Lincoln has grown 21.3% since 2010
28,665 people in 2010; 36,860 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Lincoln’s report card
Now in Lincoln
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Weather
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- Lincoln in flood warning as high water covers roads, strands vehiclesLincoln Journal Star · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln. Another town gets a different order.
Lincoln’s public schools outperform 99% of Indiana districts
The public schools Lincoln’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 99% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary School | K–5 | 650 | A |
| Crossroads Elementary School | K–5 | 579 | Not graded |
| Brown Elementary School | K–5 | 555 | A+ |
| Reagan Elementary School | K–5 | 554 | A+ |
| Lincoln Elementary School | K–5 | 540 | A+ |
| Eagle Elementary School | K–5 | 539 | A+ |
About one in ten working residents works right in Lincoln
Most working residents leave Lincoln for work: only 10% work in town. The top destinations are Center (15%), Brownsburg (11%) and Pike (8%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns
Lincoln beats the Indiana average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Lincoln | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 14.7% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 10.3% | 15.4% |
3.4% of Lincoln is conserved land
3.5 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Arbuckle Acres Park | 1.3 mi | 53 |
| 2. Williams Park | 1 mi | 30 |
| 3. Lincolnwood Park | — | 53 |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lincoln has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
90% 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 Indiana, United States
Lincoln Township is one of twelve townships in Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 28,665.
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- Population
- 34,773
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 879 ft
Lincoln’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Lincoln.