The Town FilesLincolnton, Georgia
City in Lincoln County · population 1,480 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,100
- Household income
- $43,935
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 48.1
Lincolnton is a city of 1,480 people in Lincoln County, Georgia. The median home is worth $207,100, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 86% of Georgia towns.
How Lincolnton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincolnton is worth $207,100, close to the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.7 times the median household income of $43,935, which is more affordable than 14% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $734 a month. 59.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincolnton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,100 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $734 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $43,935 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 59.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.3% | — |
Who lives in Lincolnton
| People | Lincolnton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.2% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 3.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.9% | — |
| Work from home | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 52.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Lincolnton
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 58 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincolnton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on November 22, 1992 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 28, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 24, 1967.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 1,453 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,032 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Lincolnton itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Lincolnton
3 public schools with 1,247 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County Elementary School | PK-5 | 598 | 15.0 |
| Lincoln County High School | 9-12 | 374 | 14.4 |
| Lincoln County Middle School | 6-8 | 275 | 13.8 |
Towns near Lincolnton
- McCormick, SC13.7 mi · 2,232 people · home $92,000
- Washington, GA15.7 mi · 3,754 people · home $144,500
- Appling, GA18.1 mi · 658 people · home $299,300
- Calhoun Falls, SC21.8 mi · 1,727 people · home $70,700
- Thomson, GA22.4 mi · 6,814 people · home $161,100
- Evans, GA24.9 mi · 34,536 people · home $366,100
- Harlem, GA26.4 mi · 3,571 people · home $274,500
- Dearing, GA26.6 mi · 529 people · home $114,100
Lincolnton questions
Is Lincolnton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincolnton scores better for retirees than 91% of Georgia towns and quieter than 84%. 27.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.1).
How much does a house cost in Lincolnton?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincolnton is valued at $207,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,935, so homes cost about 4.7 times income. Median rent is $734 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincolnton?
July highs average 92.3°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Lincolnton get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincolnton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)