Lucas County, IA
Living in Lucas County
Bikeability
8
Walkability
24
Commute
73
Public Transit
7
Affordability
88
Public Safety
80
Airports
45
Hospitals
71
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
93
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
8.6k
Population
-533 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate41%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$96k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$490
Median Monthly Rent
+$184 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas26%
Utility gas40%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lucas County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Lucas County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 22 | 1 | 6 |
Feb | 27 | 1 | 7 |
Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 39 | 2 | 2 |
Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lucas County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding44
Tornado26
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lucas County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lucas County, IA
Franklin Christian Day School
26 miles, SW
Victory Christian Academy
26 miles, NW
Pella Christian Grade School
34 miles, NE
Pella Christian High School
34 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lucas County, IA
Simpson College
26 miles, NW
Central College
33 miles, NE
William Penn University
40 miles, NE
Mercy College of Health Sciences
42 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lucas County, IA
Lucas County Health Center
2 miles, E
Wayne County Hospital
19 miles, S
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
22 miles, NE
Clarke County Hospital
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lucas County, IA
Des Moines International Airport
39 miles, NW
The Eastern Iowa Airport
102 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
116 miles, NE
Eppley Airfield
135 miles, W