Iowa
St. Lucas is a small town in Iowa with a population of 186. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, St. Lucas receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. St. Lucas offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in St. Lucas is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in St. Lucas is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
St. Lucas experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 37.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,000 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,318 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $989 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,419 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.2% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 767 |
| County GDP | $1,354M |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Healthcare | 59 |
| Retail | 96 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,702 |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 24.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 4,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,057 ft (322 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0665°N, 91.9341°W |
| County FIPS | 19191 |
Winner: Republican by 9.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.0% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 744/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 66.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 59 |
| Restaurants | 60 |
| Retail Stores | 96 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 24.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |