Lucas, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Lucas County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
137 Population 140/sq mi density
$34,200 Home Value $276,304 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Lucas, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$34,200
88% below
Zillow: $276,304
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
16.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Lucas Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lucas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
12%
Poverty
129%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lucas a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lucas is $34,200 , 88% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,304. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

4.0% of adults in Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lucas has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population137
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$23,007
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.0%
County GDP$362M
Avg Weekly Wage$975

Housing

Home Value$34,200
Rent
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$276,304
Housing Units77
Rent Burden35.0%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,105/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain37.3 in/yr
Elevation974 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband58.2%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Lucas was founded in 1868.
The median home in Lucas was built in 1943.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.