The Town FilesLincoln, Alabama
City in Talladega County · population 6,845 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,200
- Household income
- $57,145
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 40.5
Lincoln is a city of 6,845 people in Talladega County, Alabama. The median home is worth $187,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Alabama towns, easier by car than 89% of Alabama towns, better transit than 77% of Alabama towns.
How Lincoln ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Lincoln is worth $187,200, above the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $57,145, which is more affordable than 32% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $919 a month. 93.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lincoln | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,200 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $919 | $834 |
| Median household income | $57,145 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.3% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.9% | — |
Who lives in Lincoln
| People | Lincoln | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.0% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.1% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 26.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 86.7% |
Weather in Lincoln
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 52.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.9 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 65 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 27, 1994 about 9.7 miles from the town center and killed 22. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 32 deaths and 240 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 40 times; the largest was 3.75 inches on April 5, 2017.
Severe weather in Talladega County since 1996
Talladega County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| December 10, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4573: Hurricane Zeta |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4503: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3472: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Talladega County
Talladega County had 31,690 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,301 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Lincoln itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Lincoln
3 public schools with 1,937 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | PK-5 | 899 | 19.5 |
| Lincoln High School | 9-12 | 588 | 18.4 |
| Charles R Drew Middle School | 6-8 | 450 | 19.6 |
Towns near Lincoln
- Pell City, AL7.9 mi · 12,939 people · home $249,600
- Talladega, AL10.4 mi · 15,861 people · home $121,900
- Oxford, AL15.0 mi · 22,069 people · home $170,900
- West End-Cobb Town, AL15.3 mi · 3,128 people · home $83,900
- Saks, AL18.2 mi · 9,956 people · home $116,400
- Odenville, AL18.9 mi · 4,969 people · home $223,600
- Alexandria, AL19.3 mi · 4,032 people · home $197,700
- Anniston, AL19.3 mi · 21,564 people · home $158,800
Lincoln questions
Is Lincoln, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lincoln scores better for retirees than 43% of Alabama towns and quieter than 75%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Lincoln?
The median owner-occupied home in Lincoln is valued at $187,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,145, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $919 a month.
What is the weather like in Lincoln?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.9 inches of snow.
Does Lincoln get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lincoln since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 27, 1994. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- 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)