147 years in pictures
Census counts: 422 in 1880, a peak of 1,761 in 1940, 1,171 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1881 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
- 1879Lincoln Township is incorporated
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 68, incorporated in 1879.
76% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Lincoln Township, above both Kansas’ towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Only 1 of the 152 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of households owning their home than Lincoln Township. Lincoln Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 422 in 1880, a peak of 1,761 in 1940, 1,171 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1881 and 3 maps from 1893 on.
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.
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln Township.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lincoln Township has chilly winters and warm summers. At 91°F, Lincoln Township’s July high is where Kansas’ towns sit at 91°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
43% of Lincoln Township adults have high blood pressure. Only 5 of the 151 Kansas towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Lincoln Township. 20% of Lincoln Township adults have been diagnosed with depression.
| Lincoln Township | Kansas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 34% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Lincoln Township | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.3% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.8% | 6.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Lincoln Township; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Lincoln Township residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Kansas.
5 notable people were born in Lincoln Township.
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Lincoln Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Lincoln Township was incorporated in 1879. 5 notable people were born here, including Jessa Crispin and Daniel Ray Hull.