At a Glance
Median Income
$33,558
$23,388 per capita
Home Value
$79,200
Zillow: $215,616
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
17.5% smoking rate
How Lucerne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucerne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucerne a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lucerne residents earn a median household income of $33,558 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,388. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 738 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lucerne is $79,200 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,616. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
0.0% of adults in Lucerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucerne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population82
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,558
Per Capita$23,388
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,960M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$215,616
Housing Units59
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,871/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.3 in/yr
Elevation802 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Broadband48.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucerne was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.