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Lincoln TownshipKS

A town of 68, incorporated in 1879.

Is Lincoln Township a good place to live?

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.

Small town

68 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
Ross TownshipGarfield TownshipErving TownshipWebster TownshipBethany TownshipRoss TownshipGarfield TownshipErving TownshipWebster TownshipBethany TownshipLincoln Township
Kanchristcollege
Kanchristcollege, 1922
Lincoln Township’s story

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
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Getting set up

Moving to Lincoln Township: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Lincoln Township, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerPrairie Land Electric Coop14.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJewell Co RWD 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Lincoln Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsWaconda Unified School District 272Which school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Kansas you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person until 21 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereSmith County ClerkSmith County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes67437, 67430, 6747467437 82% · 67430 10% · 67474 8%Census 2020

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.

Natural hazards

Lincoln Township faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by hail

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
70High riskLowerHigher
HailInland floodingDrought

FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Climate

In Lincoln Township, expect four seasons and hot summers

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.

18″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter19–42°
Spring39–65°
Summer63–89°
Fall42–68°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

A larger share of adults in Lincoln Township have high blood pressure than in the typical Kansas or U.S. town

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 TownshipKansas townsU.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%
32 measures vs. Kansas
8 better15 too close to call9 worse
What stands outLincoln TownshipKS
Fewer uninsured adults7.3%9.9%
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity8.7%11.2%
More adults with heart disease9.8%6.4%
Osborne County Memorial Hospital
13 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Lincoln Township

16pages on Lincoln Township
After high school

Colleges nearby

None within 15 miles of Lincoln Township; the nearest are

Famous people from Lincoln Township

5 notable people were born in Lincoln Township.

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Questions about Lincoln Township

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

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.

What is Lincoln Township, KS known for?

Lincoln Township was incorporated in 1879. 5 notable people were born here, including Jessa Crispin and Daniel Ray Hull.