Lucas, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Lincoln County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
449
Population
736/sq mi density
$39,453
Median Income
$24,944 per capita
$52,800
Home Value
$103,383 Zillow
$531
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$39,453 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,800 home value, $531/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucas experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.0 in |
Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 30°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.7").