At a Glance
Median Income
$69,239
$36,574 per capita
Home Value
$145,300
Zillow: $301,960
Median Rent
$867/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
452/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Luck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luck a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luck residents earn a median household income of $69,239 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,574. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luck is $145,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,960. Median rent is $867/month, with 24.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Luck reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 452/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Luck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luck has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density602/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,239
Per Capita$36,574
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,300
Rent$867
Ownership67.7%
Zillow$301,960
Housing Units563
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property452/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain32.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,237 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Luck was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is New Richmond Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.