Lucas is a small town of 473 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,813
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lucas stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lucas is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lucas city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.6
Lucas's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lucas costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lucas, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$724
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,813
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lucas's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.7 /100k
Property Crime
752.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lucas is served primarily by Lucas Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lucas, OH
National Avg
School District
Lucas Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lucas sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 82.8°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 49.2 inches of snow per year.
Lucas's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lucas roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,900 and median rent is $724/month.
Lucas's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 752.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lucas are operated by Lucas Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 11.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lucas, OH has a population of 473, a median household income of $57,813, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lucas averages 34.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 49.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lucas, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44843.
The population of Lucas, Ohio is 473 with a median age of 37.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lucas: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $114,900, median household income $57,813, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lucas side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
