Lincoln County

WA · Pop. 7,459 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a rural county in WA with a population of approximately 7,459.

$/Acre: $1,906

Property Tax: 0.98%

Growing Season: 204 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 7.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.98%

Local Sales Tax1.21%

Combined Sales Tax7.71%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$91,956

Poverty Rate17.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,906

Median Home Price$313K

Acres for Sale2699

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season204 days

Annual Rainfall45.1 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,650 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)285 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K600

Property Crime /100K615

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyStrong