The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Lincoln county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 68.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 21.3℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 21% and the area covered by water is 0.03%. The overall influence score for Lincoln is 9.
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Lincoln County is located in the southeastern region of Idaho and has a population of 5,972 (as of 2019). The county seat is Shoshone. Lincoln County is predominantly rural with 95.3% of its population living in rural areas. The median household income is $35,722 and the median home value is $68,800.
The largest age group in Lincoln County is 45-64 years old, making up just over one-third of the population (36.8%). The poverty rate in Lincoln County is 10.1%, which is slightly higher than the state average of 9.4%.
The climate in Lincoln County ranges from hot summers to cold winters. Average temperatures range from 27 degrees F in January to 85 degrees F in July. Average annual precipitation is about 14 inches, with most of it falling as snow during winter months.
The population of Lincoln County was 89% white, 6% Native American and 3% Hispanic/Latino as of 2018. English is the primary language spoken by residents of the county.
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