At a Glance
Median Income
$34,191
$14,364 per capita
Home Value
$48,200
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$907/mo
13.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.8%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
29.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lukachukai a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 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 18.8% (422% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,876
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density85/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,191
Per Capita$14,364
Unemployment18.8%
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%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes18.8%
Smoking29.2%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death18,277/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
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.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.