Signals
Lincoln
Jacksonville
Growth
41 · Bottom 35%
vs32 · Bottom 22%
Climate
67 · Top 50%
vs61 · Bottom 32%
Physical resilience
63 · Top 40%
vs60 · Top 44%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
88 · Top 28%
vs84 · Top 35%
Economic stability
51 · Top 50%
vs41 · Bottom 35%
Measured values
| Metric | Lincoln | Jacksonville | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,713 | 37,958 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $66,358 | $66,353 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,126 | $36,050 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 45/sq mi | 46/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $134,400 | $125,500 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $829 | $718 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 68.5% | 73.6% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 22.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.1% | 13.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 29 | 15 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 1.0 | 0.4 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | 222.2% | 150.0% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 87°F | 87°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 20°F | 18°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 38.0" | 41.4" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 26 mi | 34 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 20.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.1 | 41.9 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Lincoln
Elevated or high exposure: drought, strong wind, earthquake.
Jacksonville
Elevated or high exposure: drought, strong wind, tornado.
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