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