At a Glance
Median Income
$57,353
$29,061 per capita
Home Value
$116,800
Zillow: $248,939
Median Rent
$764/mo
15.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,922/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
282 sunny days/yr
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 $57,353 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,061. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,896 business establishments, including 244 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucas is $116,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $248,939. Median rent is $764/month, with 15.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Lucas reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,922/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucas has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population524
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,353
Per Capita$29,061
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$6,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$977
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,800
Rent$764
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$248,939
Housing Units228
Rent Burden15.7%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,922/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,193/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation1,131 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucas was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
There are 244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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