At a Glance
Median Income
$39,453
$24,944 per capita
Home Value
$52,800
Zillow: $103,383
Median Rent
$531/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
23.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.6% (0% 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 $103,383. 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.
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 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population449
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density736/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,453
Per Capita$24,944
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty23.0%
County GDP$148M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,800
Rent$531
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$103,383
Housing Units275
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,735/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,495 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute14 min
Broadband79.4%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Lucas was founded in 1877.
The median home in Lucas was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.