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Lucas, IA map Population (year 2000): 243. Estimated population in July 2006: 251 (+3.3% change)
 

Males: 116  (47.7%)
Females: 127  (52.3%)

Lucas County

Median resident age:  36.1 years
Iowa median age:  36.6 years

Zip codes: 50151.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $34,100 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Lucas  $34,100
Iowa:  $43,609

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $23,700 (it was $20,000 in 2000)
Lucas  $23,700
Iowa:  $106,600

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Races in Lucas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.8%)
  • Korean (0.8%)

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Ancestries: German (17.3%), United States (15.2%), Irish (11.9%), English (7.8%), Welsh (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/18/1887

Elevation: 895 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 263 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Lucas

  • High school or higher: 76.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 31.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lucas city

  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 58.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 13.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Iowa:  3.1%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lucas:  1.3% ($250)
Iowa:  1.3% ($1,077)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (40.3 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (154.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (401.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Derby, IA (6.8 miles) , Woodburn, IA (9.5 miles ), Chariton, IA (10.6 miles ), Humeston, IA (12.0 miles ), Lacona, IA (12.2 miles ), Le Roy, IA (13.9 miles) , Williamson, IA (14.7 miles) , Millerton, IA (16.5 miles) .

Latitude: 41.03 N, Longitude: 93.46 W


Area code: 641

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Population change in the 1990s: +20 (+9.0%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Metal and metal products (16%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (11%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (8%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (8%)
  • Truck transportation (6%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (25%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, and components (12%)
  • Food and beverage stores (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (6%)
  • Pharmacies and drug stores (6%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (21%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (11%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (6%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (12%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (10%)
  • Cashiers (10%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)


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Lucas-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/10/1953, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the Lucas city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 4/8/1999, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.9 miles away from the city center injured 5 people and caused $1 million in damages.


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Birthplace of: John L. Lewis - (1880-1969), labor union leader.


Hospitals/medical centers near Lucas:
  • LUCAS COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; CHARITON, IA)
  • WAYNE COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; CORYDON, IA)
  • CLARKE COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL (about 22 miles; OSCEOLA, IA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Lucas:
  • DES MOINES INTL (about 37 miles; DES MOINES, IA; ID: DSM)
  • OTTUMWA INDUSTRIAL (about 72 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; ID: OTM)
  • KIRKSVILLE REGIONAL (about 92 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; ID: IRK)
Other public-use airports nearest to Lucas:
  • CHARITON MUNI (about 8 miles; CHARITON, IA; ID: CNC)
  • OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL (about 16 miles; OSCEOLA, IA; ID: I75)
  • CORYDON (about 25 miles; CORYDON, IA; ID: 0E9)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lucas:
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 43 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • DRAKE UNIVERSITY (about 46 miles; DES MOINES, IA; FT enrollment: 4,227)
  • DES MOINES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; ANKENY, IA; FT enrollment: 6,959)
  • IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 70 miles; AMES, IA; FT enrollment: 24,473)
  • INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 73 miles; OTTUMWA, IA; FT enrollment: 2,744)
  • TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 85 miles; KIRKSVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,922)
  • IOWA CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 109 miles; FT DODGE, IA; FT enrollment: 2,807)

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Notable locations in Lucas: Lucas (A), Jericho Hills Campground (B), Lucas City Hall (C), John L Lewis Mining and Labor Museum (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Lucas Mall (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lucas include: Lucas Presbyterian Church (A), Lucas Assembly of God Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Lucas include: John L Lewis State Historical Marker (1), John L Lewis Park (2), Burlington Park and Caboose (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Lucas Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Museum John L Lewis Mining & Labor (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 102 Division Street).

 

Average household size:
This city:  2.6 people
Iowa:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.6%
Whole state:  67.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  4.2%
Whole state:  4.9%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  10.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This city:  7.6%
Whole state:  3.8%

Lucas compared to Iowa state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lucas (2007 data):
  • Community State Bank: Lucas Branch at 104 West Front Street, branch established on 1993-03-19. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $103.9 mil, Deposits: $83.2 mil, headquarters in Indianola, IA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Corp.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$200
Streets and Highways 0$0 1$160
Totals for Government 0$0 2$360



6.14% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($32,970 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.14%
Iowa average:  6.30%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Polk County, IA  1.09% ($31,686 average AGI)
from Marion County, IA  0.53% ($25,529)
from Warren County, IA  0.47% ($25,533)


6.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,564 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.75%
Iowa average:  6.47%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Polk County, IA  1.18% ($35,079 average AGI)
to Warren County, IA  0.74% ($36,583)
to Marion County, IA  0.43% ($17,214)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lucas:
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRNT (1350 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXNO (1460 AM; 5 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WOI (640 AM; 5 kW; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIV., OF SCIENCE & TECH.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXLQ (1490 AM; 1 kW; INDIANOLA, IA; Owner: WARREN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lucas:
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIOA (93.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KMXD (100.3 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KAZR (103.3 FM; PELLA, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KGGO (94.9 FM; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WOI-FM (90.1 FM; AMES, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCI & TECH)
  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Lucas:
  • WOI-TV (Channel 5; AMES, IA; Owner: CAPITAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDIN-TV (Channel 11; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KPWB-TV (Channel 23; AMES, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF IOWA, L.L.C.)
  • KDSM-TV (Channel 17; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: KDSM LICENSEE, LLC)
  • KCCI (Channel 8; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: DES MOINES HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC.)
  • WHO-TV (Channel 13; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: NEW YORK TIMES MANAGEMENT SERVICES)
  • WBXF-CA (Channel 4; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)

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