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Lukachukai, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · San Juan County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,876 Population 85/sq mi density
$34,191 Median Income $14,364 per capita
$48,200 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
783 Violent Crime/100K 4,878 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$34,191 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,200 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lukachukai, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,191
55% below
$14,364 per capita
Home Value
$48,200
83% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
13.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
783/100K
106% above
4,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
67% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
29.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Lukachukai Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lukachukai's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
17%
Rent
78%
Poverty
274%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lukachukai a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lukachukai residents earn a median household income of $34,191 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,364. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,087 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lukachukai is $48,200 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $907/month, with 13.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Lukachukai reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,878/100K.

Education

11.2% of adults in Lukachukai hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lukachukai has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,876
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

D
Median Income$34,191
Per Capita$14,364
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$7,043M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$48,200
Rent$907
Ownership88.8%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units691
Rent Burden13.3%

Crime

F
Violent783/100K
Property4,878/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death18,277/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,574 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute39 min
Broadband41.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Lukachukai was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.