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Lincolnton Area Facts

  • Lincolnton has a Livability Score of 68/100, which is considered good
  • Lincolnton crime rates are 43% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Lincolnton is 2% higher than the North Carolina average
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Small Town Saturday Night User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I've lived in Lincolnton for about 10 years. The town combines country living and some of the city life that some people might enjoy. There aren't many large businesses in the town, but there are enough to keep people employed and to offer residents and visitors something to do i ...Read More nstead of traveling to another city. Highway 321 runs through Lincolnton, which is a road that leads to places like Hickory and the mountains of North Carolina.

One thing I enjoy about Lincolnton is that there is a variety of places to visit instead of repetitive attractions. Quillie's is a rather new establishment. It's a country and western bar that features live music sometimes during the week as well as drink specials. This is a place to go when you want to unwind at the end of the week. Gallery 27 is an art studio where you can view various pieces of work and even take a few classes when they are offered. When I'm trying to find a special gift, I like to shop at Treasures On Main. The store has items that you can't find in retail stores and usually has good prices. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Lincolnton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      City Park
      Highland Drive Park
      Battle of Ramsour's Mill
      Betty G. Ross Park

      Entertainment

      Lincoln County Museum of History
      AMC CLASSIC Lincolnton 8

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Sonic
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Cook Out
      Hardee's
      Taco Bell
      Bojangles'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Lincolnton? Of all people who commute, 1.6% take public transportation in Lincolnton.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Lincolnton? The cost of living in Lincolnton is 95/100 - which is 2% higher than North Carolina.
      Lincolnton
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Lincolnton? Lincolnton crime rates are 3,507, which are 43% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,507 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29  

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Lincolnton? The median income in Lincolnton is $35,696 which is 26% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $35,69635% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,87123% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      8% higher than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Lincolnton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Lincoln County Health Department

      A Housing

      What are Lincolnton home prices? Lincolnton home prices are $162,200 - which is 3% higher than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $162,20012% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $75321% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Lincolnton have good schools? The Lincolnton graduation rate is 71% - which is 13% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      43%

      11% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      9% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Lincolnton a good place to live? Lincolnton has an overall rating of 81% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      8 total surveys

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