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Lincoln Center, KS

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Population
1,136
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,404 ft
Median Home Value
$68,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$613/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,423
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Lincoln Center

Officially mapped as Lincoln Center but known to locals simply as Lincoln, this welcoming community of about 1,200 serves as the heart and seat of Lincoln County. Located in north-central Kansas, it offers the kind of quiet, small-town rhythm where neighbors wave and daily life moves at an easy pace. The town is famous for its beautiful post-rock limestone architecture, from its historic courthouse to its downtown storefronts, giving the whole area a timeless, grounded feel.

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Set among the rolling Smoky Hills along the Saline River, Lincoln puts scenic open prairie right outside your door. The crossroads of Highways 14 and 18 makes it easy to reach regional hubs like Salina, while keeping home life calm and unhurried. With tight-knit local schools, friendly community parks, and plenty of room to breathe, it is an inviting choice for anyone looking to settle into rural Kansas living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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