Lincoln County

LA · Pop. 191,489 · Urban County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a urban county in LA with a population of approximately 191,489.

$/Acre: $9,799
Property Tax: 0.55%
Growing Season: 261 days
Broadband: 90%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 548.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Urban density, Expensive land, Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.55%
Local Sales Tax1.14%
Combined Sales Tax5.59%
Cost of Living Index95.2
Median Household Income$60,130
Poverty Rate15.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,799
Median Home Price$635K
Acres for Sale3736
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeFull Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season261 days
Annual Rainfall61.8 inches
Avg Summer High91°F
Avg Winter Low44°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation1,791 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado2/10
Flood7/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)292 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceCommon
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K382
Property Crime /100K255
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital9.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage90%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City13 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyWeak