County brief·Updated June 2, 2026

Lincoln County, Tennessee Eviction Risk: Very Low

7 incorporated cities and unincorporated areas. The county Eviction Risk Score is held aloft by the city of Fayetteville (2.7) and a small number of dense urban cores. Rent-control coverage varies by city.

County Risk Score2.4/ 10 · Very Low

Cities tracked7municipalities

Census tracts9scored

Population11kLiving in 7 cities

Income spent on rent27.2%avg renter household

Average rent$779/ month

How Lincoln County ranks in Tennessee

Lower number means more extreme, where #1 is the most

Eviction Risk Score

Low

#60 of 95 TN counties 2.4 / 10

#60 of 95 counties in Tennessee for landlord eviction risk.

Cost of living

Low

#38 of 51 states (statewide) 91.9 index

Tennessee ranks #38 of 51 states on overall cost of living (8.1% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Housing services cost

Low

#33 of 51 states (statewide) 79.1 index

Tennessee ranks #33 of 51 states on housing services (20.9% cheaper than the U.S. avg).

Income spent on rent

Moderate

#51 of 95 TN counties 27.7% of income

#51 of 95 counties in Tennessee on % of income spent on rent.

Cities in Lincoln County

Sorted by Eviction Risk Score · highest first

Map view

	City↕	Population↕	Risk↕	% income on rent↕	Average rent↕	Lean↕
001	Fayetteville Pop 7,057 · 30.6% income · $779 rent · Rep	7,057	2.7	30.6%	$779	Rep
002	Park City Pop 2,813 · 13.6% income · $795 rent · Rep	2,813	1.8	13.6%	$795	Rep
003	Flintville Pop 525 · 60.1% income · $672 rent · Rep	525	1.9	60.1%	$672	Rep
004	Petersburg Pop 508 · 26.6% income · $815 rent · Rep	508	2.6	26.6%	$815	Rep
005	Taft Pop 251 · 17.3% income · $810 rent · Rep	251	1.7	17.3%	$810	Rep
006	Blanche Pop 156 · 30.3% income · $781 rent · Rep	156	2.2	30.3%	$781	Rep
007	Dellrose Pop 86 · 15.1% income · $662 rent · Rep	86	2.4	15.1%	$662	Rep

County heatmap

Geographic distribution

Local landlord context

One county, multiple regulatory regimes.

Lincoln County spans 7 cities serving approximately 11,396 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 2.4/10. The county voted Republican by 60.0 points in 2020.

Risk varies city-by-city. The table above shows exact scores, population, and average rent for every municipality. Click any city for the full sub-score breakdown, including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.

Reviewed by NextGen Properties Research Team · Last updated June 2, 2026

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Where eviction risk concentrates in Lincoln County

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Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lincoln County

What is the eviction risk range in Lincoln County?

Scores range from 1.7 to 2.7 across 7 cities in Lincoln County. The 2.4 average masks meaningful intra-county variance.

What is the renter share in Lincoln County?

38.8% of households in Lincoln County are renter-occupied per ACS 2023 5-year estimates.

What is the average rent in Lincoln County?

Average gross rent across Lincoln County averages $779/month.