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Lucas, IA

Lucas, IA.

Population: 727 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,351
1-year appreciation
+5.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$271,747
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.2 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Chariton Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+5 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,399
Households with broadband internet
26.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,779
Average weekly wage
$942
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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