The Town FilesLincoln County, Idaho
5,358 people. The median home is worth $255,600 (typical Idaho town: $291,900) and the median household earns $71,453.
Towns in Lincoln County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoshone | 1,653 | $229,800 | $69,392 | 33.1 |
People and housing
| Lincoln County | Typical Idaho town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,600 | $291,900 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $1,029 |
| Median household income | $71,453 | $66,924 |
| Median age | 37.2 | 36.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 21.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.5% | 11.4% |
Jobs and pay
1,725 jobs in 2024, average pay $49,246 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 92 storm events in Lincoln County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2020 | Biological | DR-4534: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3467: Covid-19 |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4310: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3244: Hurricane Katrina |
| September 1, 2000 | Fire | DR-1341: Wildfires |
| May 5, 1977 | Drought | EM-3040: Drought |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).