At a Glance
Median Income
$43,125
$41,410 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
262 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lucerne residents earn a median household income of $43,125 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,410. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Lucerne reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,602/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Lucerne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucerne has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population20
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,125
Per Capita$41,410
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$248,290
Housing Units62
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,602/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days262/yr
Rain41.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband13.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucerne was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (47 miles).
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.