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Lucas, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
449
Population
736/sq mi density
$39,453
Median Income
$24,944 per capita
$52,800
Home Value
$97,733 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,388 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$39,453 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,800 home value, $531/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucas experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 17.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,495 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 736/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0587°N, 98.5377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hays Regional (HYS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 52.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in |
Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 28°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").