Lincoln County

WY · Pop. 189,945 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lincoln County is a mixed county in WY with a population of approximately 189,945.

$/Acre: $5,359
Property Tax: 0.61%
Growing Season: 80 days
Broadband: 31%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 249.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.61%
Local Sales Tax0.91%
Combined Sales Tax4.91%
Cost of Living Index92
Median Household Income$36,135
Poverty Rate11.3%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,359
Median Home Price$380K
Acres for Sale445
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season80 days
Annual Rainfall11.9 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low11°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,278 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire5/10
Tornado3/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)314 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K340
Property Crime /100K271
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital37 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage31%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City64 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%
Ag EconomyWeak