Lucas County , Iowa
Population: 8,685 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $67,921 Home $117,000 Rent $738/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 8,685 residents, Lucas County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike.
$67,921
Median Income
household
$117,000
Home Value
median
$738/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $67,921 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,962 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% |
| Median Home Value | $117,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $738/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 8,685 |
| Median Age | 43.3 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.5% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
18.9%
Smoking
32.5%
High Blood Pressure
26.9%
No Physical Activity
21.1%
Depression
34.8%
Insufficient Sleep
78.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 29.7 · 30th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
57.28
🌀 Hurricane
7.97
🔥 Wildfire
54.58
❄️ Winter Storm
21.58
🌍 Earthquake
24.14
☀️ Drought
94.37
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