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Lincoln County
  • County in Oregon
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Lincoln County

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      D minus
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      C
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      C minus
    7. Weather
      A+
    8. Cost of Living
      D+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      A minus
    Lincoln County is located in Oregon with a population of 49,866. In Lincoln County, most residents own their homes. In Lincoln County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Lincoln County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Lincoln County are above average.
    Population
    49,866
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $287,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $999
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      31%
    • Own
      69%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      420.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      79.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,193.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,296.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      193.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      29%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      40%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Lincoln County

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,961
    National
    $69,021
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