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Lincoln County, Washington: crime rate, income and local data
FBI reports put Lincoln County at 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people a year over 2021-2025, 45% lower than the rate for Washington (3.4). Households here have a median income of $71,512 and the unemployment rate was 4.9% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 11,489 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Lincoln County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 22 violent and 124 property crimes per year. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 1.8: 45% lower than the Washington rate (3.4), and 50% lower than the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 10.6 per 1,000, against 27.5 statewide.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Lincoln County | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 22 | 1.8 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 11 | 0.92 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.08 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 10 | 0.84 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 124 | 10.6 | 27.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.7 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 65 | 5.4 | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
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. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (3 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Half of households in Lincoln County make more than $71,512 and half make less; across Washington the midpoint is $98,141. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $292,800, and the median rent is $883 a month. 14.7% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 199 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Lincoln County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,489 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $71,512 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,800 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $883 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 14.7% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 80.4% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 46.9 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here. 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.
Superfund sites
EPA lists no Superfund site in Lincoln County, active or completed (October 2026).
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Lincoln County. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 7 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Little Falls Forebay Dam (64 ft) and Davenport Sewage Lagoon No 4 (22 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Disasters, air and water
Lincoln County was covered by 3 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Fire 1, Flood 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. Of 16 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 7 traffic deaths in the county in 2024.
Is there road construction in Lincoln County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Lincoln County (active that day). Listed roads include 231. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has 19 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private school (2023-24) in federal school lists. USGS mapping shows 13 fire or EMS stations and 5 police or sheriff stations.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Lincoln County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Lincoln County: Spokane Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Lincoln County
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Lincoln County. There are 4 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
One liquor store is on the map in Lincoln County: Davenport Grocery & Liquor (Davenport).
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Lincoln County on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
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 County?
Lincoln County averaged 22 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.8 per 1,000 residents, 45% lower than the Washington rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 10.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
$71,512 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $98,141 for Washington and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Lincoln County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.9% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 199 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Lincoln County?
Lincoln County carries a “Relatively Low” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. None of the seven hazards on our map (floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat, earthquakes, hurricanes) is rated above “Relatively Moderate” here.
Is there road construction in Lincoln County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 1 highway work zone in Lincoln County (active that day). Listed roads include 231.
How does Lincoln County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 20,800 | 3.3 | $66,136 |
| Ferry County | 7,387 | 0.99 | $55,614 |
| Grant County | 101,799 | 2.8 | $73,267 |
| Okanogan County | 43,425 | 1.2 | $63,207 |
| Spokane County | 549,056 | 3.9 | $78,582 |
| Stevens County | 48,067 | 0.96 | $69,327 |
| Whitman County | 47,003 | 1.2 | $55,406 |
More: Washington statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- 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). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- 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). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- 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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