LincolnMI
A town of 299, settled in 1899.
Is Lincoln a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Lincoln, above both Michigan’s towns (8.9%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 2 of the 702 Michigan towns we compare have a higher median age than Lincoln. Lincoln has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Lincoln stand out
Where Lincoln beats most towns.
299 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 Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lincoln.
In Lincoln, the average trip to work runs shorter than in the typical Michigan or U.S. town
At 13 minutes, Lincoln’s average trip to work is where Michigan’s towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The median household income in Lincoln is $38,000. Since 2011, Lincoln has added 200 jobs, to 288 in 2021.
| Lincoln | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 13 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $38,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 12% | 5.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Lincoln faces a very low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 85% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Lincoln’s typical home value is about $185K
The typical Lincoln home is worth about $185,000, up 9.7% in a year, 30% below the Michigan typical home. 61% of Lincoln households own their home.
| Lincoln | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 61% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $732 a month | $1,046 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Lincoln
Lincoln has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Lincoln’s July high is 79°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Lincoln is
Lincoln beats the Michigan average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 42% of adults have high blood pressure in Lincoln.
| Lincoln | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| What stands out | Lincoln | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.1% | 77.6% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10% | 7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lincoln has set aside 1.6% of its land for conservation
0.7 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Lincoln | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.7 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Barlow Road Park | 0.2 mi | 15 |
| 2. Lincoln Beach Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Lincoln
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lincoln; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Lincoln residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Every workday, about 280 people come to Lincoln for work
Where Lincoln’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Lincoln
Village in Michigan, United States
Lincoln is a village in Alcona County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 305 at the 2020 census. The village is situated on the boundary between Gustin Township on the south and Hawes Township on the north. The Lincoln 48742 ZIP Code covers a much larger area extending into the townships of Alcona, Caledonia, and Haynes.
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- Area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- ZIP code
- 48742
Questions about Lincoln
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lincoln, MI a good place to live?
Lincoln has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.