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Lucas, KS
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Lucas, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Lucas a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lucas residents earn a median household income of $39,453 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,944. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 111 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucas is $52,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,733. Median rent is $531/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Lucas reports 448 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,388/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucas has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.