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Lincoln, Nebraska by the numbers
The violent-crime rate in Lincoln was 4.2 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 93% higher than the statewide rate (2.2). Median household income is $71,867 and the median home value is $264,000. Population: about 294,856 (Census, 2020-2024). Lincoln is the capital of Nebraska.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lincoln?
The FBI's 2025 figures put Lincoln at 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,277 in all). For comparison, that is 93% higher than the Nebraska rate (2.2) and 29% higher than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 6. There were also 5,731 property crimes, a rate of 18.9 per 1,000. The yearly count has been fairly flat since 2021 (1,267 then).
| Offense (2025) | Lincoln count | Per 1,000 | Nebraska per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,277 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 6 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 217 | 0.72 | 0.43 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 136 | 0.45 | 0.19 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 918 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 5,731 | 18.9 | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 554 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 4,514 | 14.9 | 10.7 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 663 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Lincoln changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,267 | 8,055 | 8 |
| 2022 | 1,162 | 8,388 | 11 |
| 2023 | 1,112 | 7,890 | 8 |
| 2024 | 1,067 | 7,273 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1,277 | 5,731 | 6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Lincoln Police Department's own reports.
How does Lincoln compare with Nebraska?
Lincoln's median household earns $71,867 a year, close to the state figure ($76,475). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $264,000, and half of renters pay more than $1,086 a month. About 294,856 people live on 101 square miles of land, roughly 2,916 per square mile. The city lies in Lancaster County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lincoln | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 294,856 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,867 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $264,000 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,086 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.3% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 56.1% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 33.4 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Lincoln?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 5 high-hazard dams in Lincoln. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Antelope Creek Dam (61 ft) and Waterford Estates Dam (47 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Lancaster County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Lincoln?
Lincoln city limits had 13 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: I-180, I-80 and US 6. 9 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Lincoln?
Inside the city limits there are 83 public schools (2024-25) and 20 private schools (2023-24). 13 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 8 state parks or recreation areas: Bluestem State Recreation Area, Branched Oak State Recreation Area, Conestoga Lake State Recreation Area, Olive Creek State Recreation Area and Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lincoln
Gun shops
14 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Lincoln city limits, plus 10 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 5 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Aaa Ultimate Pawn (2 in Lincoln), Bigshots Indoor Range (Lincoln), Crosslinc Firearm Coatings LLC (Lincoln), Express Pawn (Lincoln), Moore Pawn (Lincoln), Nebraska Gun (Lincoln), Randolph Jewelry & Loan (Lincoln), Scheels All Sports INC (Lincoln) and 5 more.
Liquor stores
13 liquor stores are on the map inside the Lincoln city limits: A Street Market (Lincoln), Cheapest Damn Butts & Booze (Lincoln), Cornhusker Bottle Shop (Lincoln), Etos (Lincoln), Jimmy's Liquor & Tobacco (Lincoln), Ken's Liquor (Lincoln), Kongs Liquor Selama LLC (Lincoln), Kwik Shop 650 (Lincoln) and 5 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Lincoln city limits: Planned Parenthood of the Heartland (Lincoln).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Lincoln?
In 2025, Lincoln had 4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,277 reported), 93% higher than the Nebraska rate (2.2). The property-crime rate was 18.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lincoln?
$71,867 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska.
How much do homes cost in Lincoln?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $264,000 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $238,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Lincoln?
Lancaster County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Among the hazards we show, the highest-rated are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Bellevue, NE (45 mi) · Omaha, NE (45 mi) · Council Bluffs, IA (52 mi) · Grand Island, NE (88 mi) · Manhattan, KS (112 mi) · Sioux City, IA (117 mi)
More: Nebraska statewide numbers · county page: Lancaster County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Lincoln city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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