At a Glance
Median Income
$34,583
$18,850 per capita
Home Value
$98,200
Zillow: $208,392
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
49.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
533/100K
3,823/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
67.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Lucama Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucama's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucama a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lucama residents earn a median household income of $34,583 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,850. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,557 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucama is $98,200 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,392. Median rent is $1,009/month, with 49.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Lucama reports 533 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,823/100K.
Education
13.9% of adults in Lucama hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
67.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucama has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,108
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density1,816/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$34,583
Per Capita$18,850
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$6,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$944
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,200
Rent$1,009
Ownership39.4%
Zillow$208,392
Housing Units426
Rent Burden49.2%
Crime
F
Violent533/100K
Property3,823/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation126 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+67.7%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute21 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucama was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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