Lincoln TownshipKS
A town of 142.
Is Lincoln Township a good place to live?
Lincoln Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
142 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lincoln Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lincoln Township, 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 Township.
Lincoln Township stands out in Kansas and nationally: the median age there is higher
26% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 36% across Kansas. Adults 35 to 64 are 62% of residents (36% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 10% of residents (23% statewide).
| Lincoln Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 years | 38.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 26% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
37% women, 63% men
About 170 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5 points). Across Kansas, 49.8% of residents are women.
| Lincoln Township | KS | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.2% | 12.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.2% | 11.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.1% | 10.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.9% | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 20.1% | 12.9% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.8% | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 20.8% | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.5% | 6.9% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.3% | 8% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.7% | 25.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 32.8% | 21.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.4% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.4% | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.4% | 13.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 100, single groups can be off by several points
The average trip to work in Lincoln Township is longer than in most of Kansas or the rest of the country
The top destinations are Salina (50%), Wichita (6%) and Bennington (5%). Only 4 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a lower share of residents below the poverty line than Lincoln Township. The median commute is under 15 miles.
| Lincoln Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 46 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 1.3% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Top of a high hazard risk in Lincoln Township: inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Lincoln Township than in 75% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 38% come from inland flooding and 15% from tornadoes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lincoln Township: four seasons and hot summers
A winter brings about 13 inches of snow, with January nights at 20° and July afternoons at 92°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lincoln Township is
In Lincoln Township, 10% of adults worry about having enough food. Against the Kansas average, Lincoln Township comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2. Two figures for adults in the town: 30% feel lonely, 39% have obesity.
| Lincoln Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 31% | 33% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Lincoln Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.4% | 8.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Lincoln Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lincoln Township; the nearest are
About 13 of every 100 Lincoln Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
100% of working residents leave Lincoln Township for work
Where Lincoln Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lincoln Township
Township in Ottawa County, Kansas, U.S.
Lincoln Township is a township in Ottawa County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 155.
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Questions about Lincoln Township
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Is Lincoln Township, KS a good place to live?
Lincoln Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.