The economic environment for Lincoln County is very advantageous to new and expanding businesses. The entire county is within a rural Kansas enterprise zone, which provides tax advantages to those companies that apply by adding jobs. K-64 tax credits and a revolving loan fund also provide economic opportunities. The voters of Lincoln county recently supported a tax levy to staff a full time office for economic development. An Economic Development Foundation was created which is currently seeking applicants for an economic development director to begin work in January 2000. A 13 acre industrial park, which opened in 1997 and includes a 7,500 sq.ft. manufacturing and office facility.
Infrastructure is in place for future business growth.
There are also several other industrial and service buildings located within the county that are currently available. Lincoln County features a balanced economy with agriculture, manufacturing, recreation, and rock mining. Lincoln county is less than an hour from a regional airport with regular flights to Denver and Kansas City. Fiber optic communications and the internet are available to most residents in the county. Back to top History and Tourism Founded in 1870, and named for President Abraham Lincoln, the county enjoys a strong historical and cultural heritage that residents enjoy sharing with others.