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Lucas, IA
City in Lucas County, Iowa.
Population
145
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
0
Lucas and its ZIP codes
Lucas at a glance
- Lucas is about 2.6 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lucas County. PPP loans are for Lucas.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,644
3,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,668
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.2M
FY 2026, $6,853 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Lucas, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
463
Countywide, mostly flood
July high / Jan low
85° / 11°F
37.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lucas, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Lucas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DerbyCity | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodburnCity | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CharitonCity | 7.9 mi | 3.8 |
| WilliamsonCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LaconaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| HumestonCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Le RoyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| RussellCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MillertonCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Garden GroveCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| OsceolaCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| WeldonCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| New VirginiaCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Melcher-DallasCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| MiloCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CorydonCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lucas, IA in?
- Lucas is in Lucas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Lucas, IA?
- About 145 people live in Lucas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lucas?
- Nearby places include Derby (7 mi), Woodburn (7.2 mi), Chariton (7.9 mi), Williamson (11 mi), Lacona (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023