LincolnIA
A town of 120, settled in 1918.
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lincoln. Lincoln has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
120 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lincoln: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lincoln, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln.
Lincoln stands out in Iowa and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
Half of commuters travel less than 23 miles. The top destinations are Waterloo (15%), Cedar Rapids (13%) and Traer (12%). The share of residents in Lincoln who live below the poverty line is 8.8%, against 11% in Iowa’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns.
| Lincoln | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 19 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lincoln is
In Lincoln, 13% of adults have diabetes. Of 32 CDC measures, Lincoln beats the Iowa average on 4 and trails it on 3. The share of adults in Lincoln who report frequent mental distress is 15%, below both Iowa’s towns (16%) and U.S. towns (17%). Among 141 Iowa towns, just 5 have a lower share of adults who feel lonely than Lincoln.
| Lincoln | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Lincoln | IA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Lincoln: drought
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Lincoln after 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2020. On expected storm and flood damage, Lincoln sits below three fifths of U.S. communities. 34% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 33%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Lincoln
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lincoln; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Lincoln residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
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
City in Iowa, United States
Lincoln is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. The population was 121 at the time of the 2020 census. The community was known as Berlin until June 12, 1918.
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- Established
- 1920
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
- ZIP code
- 50652
Questions about Lincoln
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lincoln, IA a good place to live?
Lincoln has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.