Lucas, KS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
449 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,453 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$52,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$374 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$404 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
5
Kansas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Russell County
3
Kansas
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (78%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 30
Feb 1 4 33
Mar 2 2 43
Apr 3 0 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 78
Sep 2 0 69
Oct 2 0 56
Nov 1 1 42
Dec 1 3 30

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Lucas/Sylvan Elementary Unified
<1 miles, E · 2.8star
Sylvan-Lucas Unified Jr sr
8 miles, SE · 2.8star
Wilson Junior/Senior High School
17 miles, S · 2.3star
Wilson Elementary School
17 miles, S · 3.2star
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Colleges

Hays Academy of Hair Design
43 miles, W · 1star
Fort Hays State University
45 miles, W · 1.9star
Barton County Community College
46 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Russell Regional Hospital
21 miles, W · 2.3star
Ellsworth County Medical Center
28 miles, S · 4.1star
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Airports

Hays Regional Airport
42 miles, W · 1star
Salina Regional Airport
51 miles, SE · 1star
Manhattan Regional Airport
100 miles, E · 1star
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