Lincoln County, Kentucky is a rural county located in the southeastern portion of the state. It is bordered by Boyle, Garrard, and Rockcastle counties. The county has a population of 21,852, with a median age of 40.2 years. The median household income is $44,912, and the median home value is $106,800.
The economy of Lincoln County is largely driven by the agricultural sector, with farming, ranching, and forestry accounting for the majority of employment. The county also has a strong manufacturing sector, with several large employers in the area. The largest employers in the county are the Lincoln County School District, Lincoln County Public Library, and the Lincoln County Health Department.
The educational attainment of the county is slightly below the national average. The percentage of adults over the age of 25 with a high school diploma or higher is 86.4%, while the percentage with a bachelor's degree or higher is 17.5%. The county has one public school system, the Lincoln County School District, which serves over 5,000 students.
The real estate market in Lincoln County is largely driven by the agricultural sector. The median home value is $106,800, and the median rent is $743. The county has a low vacancy rate, with only 5.2% of rental units being vacant. The median price per square foot for homes in the county is $86.
Overall, Lincoln County is a rural county with a strong agricultural sector. The median household income is slightly below the national average, and the educational attainment is slightly below the national average. The real estate market is largely driven by the agricultural sector, with a low vacancy rate and a median home value of $106,800.