The Town FilesLincoln County, Wisconsin
28,426 people. The median home is worth $192,700 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $68,164.
Towns in Lincoln County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill | 9,347 | $123,800 | $53,148 | 41.9 |
| Tomahawk | 3,441 | $173,300 | $60,223 | 41.8 |
| Merrill | 2,881 | $197,500 | $81,063 | 52.7 |
People and housing
| Lincoln County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $755 | $951 |
| Median household income | $68,164 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 49.3 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
9,997 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,054 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 441 storm events in Lincoln County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Lincoln County has been included in 9 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 10, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1432: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| October 3, 1977 | Severe Storm | EM-3048: Winds, Hail & Rain |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).