Lincoln, Missouri

About Lincoln

Lincoln is a small town in central Missouri counting 1,203 people who proudly call it home.

Lincoln holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.95 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,266 residents per square mile.

📰 Lincoln News Today

• Harold "Shorty" Dwayne Hix Obituary (2026) - Lincoln, MO - Fox Funeral Home - Cole Camp Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Lincoln (MO) vs. Missouri S&T (Nov 7, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Aug 9
• Lincoln University navigates HBCU identity and shifting demographics KOMU 8 · Mar 31
• Off-duty Missouri firefighters attacked by bull KMBC · May 14
• Lincoln County man killed in shootout with MSHP SWAT team FOX 2 · Jul 29

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lincoln Unique

• One of 17 places in the US named Lincoln — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lincoln

• Estes Drive-In — regional

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lincoln

• Edmonson Access · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Little Tebo Creek State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lincoln

• LINCOLN ELEM.
• LINCOLN HIGH

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lincoln

🏘️ Nearby Communities