The Town FilesLincoln, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 727 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,200
- Household income
- $46,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 46.8
Lincoln is a township of 727 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $170,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks quieter than 96% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Michigan towns, better for a vacation home than 86% of Michigan towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $170,200, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $46,875, which is more affordable than 16% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $892 a month. 90.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,200 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $892 | $955 |
| Median household income | $46,875 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 90.0% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.1% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.8 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.0% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.4% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 17.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 26, 2021 about 9.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2007.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Towns near Lincoln
- Verona, MI6.0 mi · 1,210 people · home $223,600
- Dwight, MI6.0 mi · 708 people · home $119,700
- Meade, MI6.6 mi · 698 people · home $137,500
- Bad Axe, MI7.6 mi · 3,021 people · home $125,200
- Hume, MI8.0 mi · 739 people · home $179,500
- Colfax, MI9.4 mi · 1,753 people · home $159,800
- Port Austin, MI9.9 mi · 622 people · home $159,100
- Port Austin, MI11.7 mi · 1,384 people · home $176,300
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 83% of Michigan towns and quieter than 96%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.8).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $170,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,875, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $892 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 47.2 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 26, 2021. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)