Lincoln County
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Lincoln County, located in the heart of North Carolina's Piedmont region, blends small-town charm with lakefront living and historic roots. Visitors will find lively local events, scenic outdoor spaces, and easy access to Lake Norman.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
86,810
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.49°, -81.22°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,015
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1131 mm
Internet Speed
501 Mbps
Upload
336 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HKY
Distance
32 km
Explore
Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.