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 5. The average temperature during the month of June is 75.9℉ and the average temperature in January is 36.2℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 28% and the area covered by water is 0.0%. The overall influence score for Lincoln is 8.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Lincoln, New Mexico with a blue border. There are no significant USDA regional restrictions in this county. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Lincoln County, New Mexico is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is part of the Ruidoso Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2019, the county had a population of 21,739 people. The median age was 45.4 years old and the median household income was $40,705.
The majority of Lincoln County's population is white (80.2%) with small percentages of Hispanic (18%) and Native American (2%). The largest city in the county is Ruidoso, which has a population of 8,000.
The living conditions in Lincoln County are generally considered to be good. The county has a low unemployment rate (3.6%) and a low poverty rate (13%). Housing costs are relatively affordable compared to other areas in the state and there are plenty of recreational activities available throughout the county.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of New Mexico
100 Sun Avenue NE, Suite 130
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: 505-761-4950