Living in Lincoln County, Missouri

Lincoln County is a county in Missouri with a population of around 54,696, part of the St. Louis, MO-IL MSA metro area. The main communities are Troy, Moscow Mills, Elsberry.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,778/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $271K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings cold winters (highs around 42°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Lincoln County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.