At a Glance
Median Income
$24,063
$23,194 per capita
Median Rent
$863/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
418/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
24.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Lucky Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lucky's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lucky a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lucky residents earn a median household income of $24,063 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,194. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Lucky reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 418/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Lucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lucky has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$24,063
Per Capita$23,194
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$825M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
D
Home Value
Rent$863
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$124,489
Housing Units107
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent84/100K
Property418/100K
Health
Obesity47.2%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death17,836/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain56.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation239 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lucky was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Ruston Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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