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1917 · Food Admin., [Lincoln, Nebraska] · Library of Congress
Lincoln’s story
Lincoln in pictures
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
LincolnNE
A town of 194. Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns.
Population
194
residents
Median home value
$276K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
54.8
years
Jobs based here
53
A commuter town
What makes Lincoln stand out
The 2 things Lincoln does most differently from other towns.
Small town
194 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Lincoln’s report card
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Residents weigh in
Lincoln is #36 of 37 in NE for “Safest”. Fair?
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Weather
Forecast →70°
Clear
H 64° · L 45°
Local news
All →- Historic downpour triggers flooding, rescues across LincolnKOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Oct 1
- More than a dozen roads closed across Lancaster County due to floodingKOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Oct 1
- Record rain in Nebraska leaves streets in Lincoln, Omaha underwaterThe Weather Channel · Oct 1
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Lincoln
Most working residents leave Lincoln for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are West Point (12%), Wisner (11%) and Norfolk (9%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lincoln0%
West Point12%
Wisner11%
Norfolk9%
Wayne5%
18 mi
median commute distance
53
jobs based in Lincoln
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Lincoln beats the Nebraska average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Nebraska
2 better25 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Lincoln | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8% | 9.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.1% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.6% | 6.1% |
St. Francis Memorial Hospital
13.5 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
89th
percentile among NE towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
86risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lincoln has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–34°
Spring38–60°
Summer62–83°
Fall40–62°
Oct 11
typical first frost
Apr 25
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lincoln for work
Where Lincoln’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
53jobs based in Lincoln
0%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lincoln
Township in Nebraska, United States
Lincoln Township is one of sixteen townships in Cuming County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 198 at the 2020 census. A 2021 estimate placed the township's population at 199.
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- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,509 ft
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