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Lincoln County

City in South Dakota, United States

Overview

Lincoln County sits just south of Sioux Falls and is one of South Dakota's fastest-growing regions, blending suburban convenience with rural charm. Visitors will find a mix of friendly communities, outdoor recreational spaces, and local events throughout the year.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
South Dakota
Population
86,810
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
43.28°, -96.72°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,217
Local Cost
$1,453
Local Income
$4,000
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
8.5°C
Summer Avg
22.8°C
Winter Avg
-6.4°C
Record High
43.4°C
Record Low
-36.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
669 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CTK
Distance
13 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.

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