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Lucas, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Richland County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
524 Population 771/sq mi density
$57,353 Median Income $29,061 per capita
$116,800 Home Value $248,939 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,353 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $764/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucas experiences four distinct seasons with 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.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,131 ft (345 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density771/sq mi
Coordinates40.7041°N, 82.4220°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRichland County County
Nearest AirportMansfield Lahm Regional (MFD)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.09"

Air Quality

AQI Median52.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %42.4%
Unhealthy Days4

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.3 / 100
Community Resilience81.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.9 on May 9, 2025.

Jun 10, 2019 1 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M4.0 135 km
Mar 12, 2007 Ohio M3.7 108 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 141 km
Jun 3, 2017 1 km WNW of Batesville, Ohio M3.4 130 km
Jan 26, 1991 1 km NNE of Mayfield Heights, Ohio M3.4 123 km
Jan 9, 2008 6 km WNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 140 km
Apr 22, 2025 3 km ESE of Buffalo, Ohio M3.1 120 km
Apr 24, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M3.1 118 km
Mar 11, 2006 8 km NNW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M3.1 148 km
Jun 5, 2011 5 km W of Lodi, Ohio M3.0 46 km
Mar 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio M3.0 117 km
May 9, 2025 3 km S of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.9 119 km
Aug 7, 2000 2 km S of Limaville, Ohio M2.9 111 km
Apr 12, 2007 11 km NW of Put-in-Bay, Ohio M2.8 121 km
Apr 29, 2025 1 km SE of Pleasant City, Ohio M2.8 118 km
Sep 22, 1999 16 km NW of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio M2.8 148 km
May 12, 2006 2 km E of Lima, Ohio M2.8 140 km
Jan 4, 2022 3 km NW of Timberlake, Ohio M2.8 135 km
Nov 25, 1998 1 km SSW of New London, Ohio M2.7 41 km
May 14, 2010 1 km ENE of Gibsonburg, Ohio M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

426 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 675 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 60 km 18
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 77 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 92 km 0
Jul 12, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
May 31, 1985 EF3 65 km 1
May 2, 1983 EF3 95 km 1
Jun 13, 1981 EF3 46 km 4
Jun 3, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF3 72 km 4
Jun 5, 2024 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 14, 2024 EF2 46 km 0
Feb 28, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 14, 2019 EF2 27 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 32 km 0
Nov 5, 2017 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 4, 2017 EF2 40 km 0
Apr 20, 2011 EF2 76 km 0
Sep 16, 2010 EF2 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in

Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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