Lucas, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Collin County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
8,040 Population 515/sq mi density
$178,403 Median Income $82,179 per capita
$861,500 Home Value $1,059,342 Zillow
$1,764 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$178,403 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$861,500 home value, $1,764/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.0°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation559 ft (170 m)
Area12.6 sq mi (32.7 km²)
Population Density515/sq mi
Coordinates33.1010°N, 96.5812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCollin County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.3"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.77"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %77.5%
Unhealthy Days11

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience58.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 84 km
Dec 9, 2013 8 km S of Perrin, Texas M3.7 139 km
Nov 28, 2013 6 km SSW of Perrin, Texas M3.7 141 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 93 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 41 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 96 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 117 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 96 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 42 km
Jun 8, 2004 6 km N of Lone Grove, Oklahoma M3.5 140 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 122 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 88 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 58 km
Sep 23, 2013 4 km WNW of Marietta, Oklahoma M3.4 108 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 99 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 139 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 47 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 96 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 53 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 1 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

816 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,579 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 95 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 34 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 93 km 3
May 25, 2024 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 41 km 0
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
May 9, 2006 EF3 30 km 3
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 82 km 2
May 7, 1995 EF3 100 km 2
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 65 km 1
May 5, 1978 EF3 42 km 0
May 26, 1976 EF3 34 km 0
May 14, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Dec 3, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CALLISBURG (5,797 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CALLISBURG 5,797 85 km
2005 ACHILLE 4,958 87 km
2013 ROCKY POINT 3,165 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,362 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,634 79 km
2006 COOPER LAKE 1,224 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
April 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
October 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in

Lucas has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.7").

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