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St. Lucas, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Winneshiek County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
186 Population 744/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $30,318 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $175,819 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
12 Violent Crime/100K 1,201 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.4 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

St. Lucas, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$30,318 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
60% below
Zillow: $175,819
Violent Crime
12/100K
97% below
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

How St. Lucas Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is St. Lucas a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

St. Lucas residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,318. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 767 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in St. Lucas is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,819. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Safety & Crime

St. Lucas reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,201/100K.

Education

16.0% of adults in St. Lucas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

St. Lucas has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population186
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$30,318
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$1,354M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership98.5%
Zillow$175,819
Housing Units83
Rent Burden25.2%

Crime

F
Violent12/100K
Property1,201/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,480/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

St. Lucas was founded in 1900.
The median home in St. Lucas was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.