Lucas, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Richland County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
524 Population 771/sq mi density
$57,353 Median Income $29,061 per capita
$116,800 Home Value $265,065 Zillow
$764 Median Rent 15.7% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,353 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $764/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

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

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 49.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.53"

Air Quality

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 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Driest
March 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
May 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in

Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").

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