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Lincoln County
  • County in South Dakota
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Lincoln County

#2 in Best Counties for Families in South Dakota
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B+
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      A minus
    5. Diversity
      C
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      B+
    Lincoln County is located in South Dakota with a population of 63,233. Lincoln County is one of the best places to live in South Dakota. In Lincoln County, most residents own their homes. In Lincoln County there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Lincoln County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Lincoln County are above average.
    Population
    63,233
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $248,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,130
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      26%
    • Own
      74%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      135.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      207.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      669
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      108.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Lincoln County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $87,560
    National
    $69,021
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