Lucas, IA
Living in Lucas
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
44
Public Transit
1
Affordability
97
Public Safety
85
Airports
54
Hospitals
70
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
95
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
134
Population
-76 (2010–19)
55 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
1%
College-Educated
-7% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-25% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years10%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate51%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree1%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$21k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
29 mi
Average Commute
96%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation43%
Mgt, science, and arts9%
Sales and office22%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$64k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
10%
Built 2000 or Later
$350
Median Monthly Rent
+$12 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home11%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K7%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas53%
Utility gas3%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lucas
United States45
Iowa35
Lucas County21
Property Crime in Lucas
United States48
Iowa43
Lucas County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lucas
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado27
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lucas, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lucas, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
21 miles, SW
Victory Christian Academy
24 miles, N
Main Street Montessori & Middle School
33 miles, N
Norwalk Christian Academy
33 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lucas, IA
Simpson College
24 miles, N
Graceland University-Lamoni
38 miles, SW
Central College
38 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
40 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lucas, IA
Lucas County Health Center
8 miles, E
Clarke County Hospital
16 miles, W
Wayne County Hospital
21 miles, S
Decatur County Hospital
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lucas, IA
Des Moines International Airport
36 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
108 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
119 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
128 miles, W