Facts & Figures

Lincoln is one of America's best cities to live, to work, to raise a family, to be a woman, to be healthy… and to be, period! Don't take our word for it—get the facts about Lincoln, and see what others have to say about the Star City.

General Statistics

Population:

248,000 and growing

Area:

More than 75 square miles

Altitude:

1,167 feet

Location:

Southeast Nebraska, 41° N. latitude, 96° W. longitude

Average High:

32°F in January; 90°F in July

Average Low:

10.1°F in January; 66.3°F in July

Annual Rainfall:

28.26 inches

Largest Employers:

(Public) State Government, University of Nebraska
(Private) BryanLGH Medical Center, Kawasaki Motors Manufacturing

Major Industries:

Service/Trade, Manufacturing, Printing/Publishing, Insurance, Pharmaceutical

Cost of Living:

Consistently below the national average

National Accolades

  • One of the “Best Places in the U.S. to Locate a Company,” from Expansion Management magazine
  • One of the “Best Small Places for Business & Careers” from Forbes.com“
  • Five Star Community” from the editors of Expansion Management magazine
  • One of “LHJ's Best Cities for Women,” Ladies Home Journal
  • An “A” for air quality from the American Lung Association
  • One of the “50 Best Small Metro Areas for Growing & Starting a Business,” by Inc. magazine
  • One of the “Best Cities for Families,” from Child magazine
  • One of the “Kid-Friendly Cities,” from Population Connection's Kid-Friendly Cities Report Card
  • One of the “Best Sports Cities,” by Sporting News
  • One of the "Best Overall Business Climate Among Smaller Metro Areas," Forbes Magazine

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