At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$30,318 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $175,819
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Lucas a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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.
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 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
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
Broadband90.9%
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.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.