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