The Town FilesLincoln, Wisconsin
Town in Trempealeau County · population 779 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $208,300
- Household income
- $72,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 42.7
Lincoln is a town of 779 people in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $208,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 77% of Wisconsin towns, better transit than 73% of Wisconsin towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $208,300, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $72,563, which is more affordable than 68% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $850 a month. 88.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,300 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $850 | $951 |
| Median household income | $72,563 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.6% | 89.1% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 4.1°F. About 35.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 177 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 27, 1968 about 3.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 20, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 10, 1968.
Severe weather in Trempealeau County since 1996
Trempealeau County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Trempealeau County
Trempealeau County had 12,492 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,189 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 1.1%.
Towns near Lincoln
- Whitehall, WI1.5 mi · 1,645 people · home $152,100
- Blair, WI4.4 mi · 1,325 people · home $141,500
- Independence, WI5.0 mi · 1,498 people · home $166,000
- Burnside, WI5.3 mi · 507 people · home $194,200
- Arcadia, WI6.2 mi · 1,696 people · home $266,900
- Pigeon, WI7.3 mi · 1,018 people · home $217,500
- Hale, WI7.6 mi · 1,061 people · home $361,700
- Preston, WI7.8 mi · 942 people · home $286,700
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 52% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 31%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.7).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $208,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,563, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $850 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 4.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.6 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 27, 1968. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)