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Russell County

Population in July 2008: 409. Population change since 2000: -6.2%
 

Males: 188  (46.1%)
Females: 221  (53.9%)

Median resident age:  49.7 years
Kansas median age:  35.2 years

Zip codes: 67648.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $36,508 (it was $28,889 in 2000)
Lucas:  $36,508
Kansas:  $47,451

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,727
Lucas:  $20,727
Kansas:  $25,197

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $40,538 (it was $26,200 in 2000)
Lucas:  $40,538
Kansas:  $121,200

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $57,483; Detached houses: $56,181; Mobile homes: $45,625

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Races in Lucas:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.2%)
  • Black (1.4%)
  • Two or more races (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Lucas: 69.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (22.7%), English (11.5%), Irish (9.2%), Czech (7.8%), United States (7.8%), French (3.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 772 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in Lucas

  • High school or higher: 84.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work: 14.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lucas city

  • Never married: 9.2%
  • Now married: 71.8%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 10.1%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

2 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Kansas:  5.0%


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:  1.4% ($373)
Kansas:  1.2% ($999)
Lucas satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Wichita, KS (115.0 miles , pop. 344,284).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (443.9 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Sylvan Grove, KS (2.9 miles ), Luray, KS (3.0 miles ), Hunter, KS (3.8 miles) , Waldo, KS (3.8 miles) , Dorrance, KS (3.9 miles ), Bunker Hill, KS (3.9 miles) , Wilson, KS (4.1 miles ), Tipton, KS (4.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.06 N, Longitude: 98.54 W

Area code: 785

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Population change in the 1990s: -14 (-3.1%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (17%)
  • Machinery (14%)
  • Construction (13%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Gasoline stations (6%)
  • Health care (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (24%)
  • Health care (22%)
  • Personal and laundry services (8%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (5%)
  • Printing and related support activities (4%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, and souvenir, and other miscellaneous stores (4%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Farmers and farm managers (17%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (14%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Personal appearance workers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Average climate in Lucas, Kansas

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Lucas-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 165% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Lucas city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/7/1952, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the city center .


Lucas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 91% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/30/1991 at 22:07:44, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.3 miles away from Lucas center
On 7/15/1992 at 02:56:40, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 58.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/1/2002 at 11:08:56, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 29.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/17/2003 at 17:31:59, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.4 miles away from Lucas center
On 1/7/1999 at 05:16:26, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 52.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Lucas:
  • LINCOLN COUNTY HOSPITAL (about 18 miles; LINCOLN, KS)
  • RUSSELL REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; RUSSELL, KS)
  • OSBORNE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 26 miles; OSBORNE, KS)

Political contributions by individuals in Lucas, KS

Airports located in Lucas:
  • Lucas Airport (Runways: 1, Itinerant Ops: 3,000, Local Ops: 2,000)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lucas:
  • FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; HAYS, KS; Full-time enrollment: 4,572)
  • BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; GREAT BEND, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 79 miles; HUTCHINSON, KS; FT enrollment: 2,268)
  • KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 106 miles; MANHATTAN, KS; FT enrollment: 19,210)
  • WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 111 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 10,403)
  • FRIENDS UNIVERSITY (about 116 miles; WICHITA, KS; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • BUTLER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 125 miles; EL DORADO, KS; FT enrollment: 4,250)
Public high school in Lucas:
See full list of schools located in Lucas

Library in Lucas:
  • LUCAS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,457; Location: 209 S. MAIN ST, P. O. BOX 278; 5,725 books; 136 audio materials; 288 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Tourist attraction: Garden of Eden Inc (Museums; 305 East 2nd Street).

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lucas and their reported violations in the past:

LUCAS, CITY OF (Population served: 416, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1998 and SEP-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-1998), St Public Notif requested (OCT-06-1998), St Public Notif received (NOV-12-1998), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-1998 and JUN-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-16-1998), St Public Notif requested (JUN-16-1998), St Public Notif received (JUL-06-1998), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-1998 and MAR-1998, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Public Notif requested (APR-08-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-08-1998), St Public Notif received (MAY-08-1998), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between OCT-1997 and DEC-1997, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-09-1997), St Public Notif requested (DEC-09-1997), St Public Notif received (JAN-10-1998), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-1997 and SEP-1997, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-22-1997), St Public Notif requested (AUG-22-1997), St Public Notif received (FEB-02-1998), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between APR-1997 and JUN-1997, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (JAN-18-1995), St Public Notif requested (MAY-27-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-27-1997), St Public Notif received (JUL-07-1997), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-1999)
  • 2 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Kansas:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.3%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.1%
Whole state:  4.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  12.7%
Whole state:  9.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  3.6%
Whole state:  4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lucas, KS


37 people in nursing homes


Lucas compared to Kansas state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Lucas (2009 data):
  • Pony Express Community Bank: Lucas Branch at Second And Main Streets, branch established on 1909-01-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $37.7 mil, Deposits: $34.3 mil, headquarters in St. Joseph, MO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Pony Express Bancorp, Inc.



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Lucas travel time to work


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2004 Presidential Election results in Russell County Kansas:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (97%)
  • Electricity (2%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Lucas

Adherents


NameEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Church of Christ
Adherents31.9%29.1%22.8%3.7%3.1%
Congregations17.9%28.6%10.7%3.6%7.1%
NameChristian Churches and Churches of ChristGeneral Association of Regular Baptist ChurchesAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAChurches of ChristOther religions
Adherents1.7%1.7%1.5%1.4%3.0%
Congregations3.6%3.6%7.1%3.6%14.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,012
Other Government Administration 1$1,214$14,5680$0
Sewerage 1$2,594$31,1280$0
Water Supply 1$2,590$31,0800$0
Electric Power 1$2,446$29,3521$112
Local Libraries 0$0 2$504
Totals for Government 4$8,844$26,5324$1,628



Lucas government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $33,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
    All Other: $4,000
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $325,000
    General - Other: $75,000
    Water Utilities: $60,000
    Financial Administration: $48,000
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000
    Regular Highways: $23,000
    Sewerage: $12,000
    Libraries: $6,000
    Air Transportation: $5,000
    Gas Utilities: $0
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $33,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $120,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $110,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $18,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $10,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $53,000
    General - Other: $8,000
    Parks & Recreation: $4,000
    Gas Utilities: $0
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $393,000
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $364,000
    Water Utilities: $73,000
    Gas Utilities: $0
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $14,000
    General Support: $5,000
  • Tax - Property: $78,000
    Public Utilities: $13,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $148,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $9,000

6.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,178 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  6.53%
Kansas average:  7.39%

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 Ellis County, KS  1.01% ($27,185 average AGI)
from Saline County, KS  0.41% ($33,273)


7.16% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,318 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.16%
Kansas average:  7.67%

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 Ellis County, KS  1.94% ($26,212 average AGI)
to Johnson County, KS  0.48% ($30,692)
to Barton County, KS  0.45% ($35,667)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lucas:
  • KRVN (880 AM; 50 kW; LEXINGTON, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA RURAL RADIO ASSOCIATION)
  • KFRM (550 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: TAYLOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KVSV (1190 AM; 2 kW; BELOIT, KS; Owner: MCGRATH PUBLISHING COMPANY)
  • KSAL (1150 AM; 5 kW; SALINA, KS; Owner: EBC INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KVGB (1590 AM; 5 kW; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO INC.)
  • KRMG (740 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGYN (1210 AM; 50 kW; GUYMON, OK; Owner: TELNS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KFTI (1070 AM; 10 kW; WICHITA, KS; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAQ (1170 AM; 50 kW; TULSA, OK; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lucas:
  • KZLS (107.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KPRD (88.9 FM; HAYS, KS; Owner: THE PRAISE NETWORK INC.)
  • KCAY (95.9 FM; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: WEST CENTRAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KHOK (100.7 FM; HOISINGTON, KS; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KHCT (90.9 FM; GREAT BEND, KS; Owner: HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

TV broadcast stations around Lucas:
  • KOOD (Channel 9; HAYS, KS; Owner: SMOKY HILLS PUBLIC TELEVISION CORP.)
  • K38GH (Channel 38; RUSSELL, KS; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)


Lucas fatal accident list:
Aug 4, 1977 08:40 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Jerri L Janjua, 202nd St. & Fairview Road, Type: Pole, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 57.9 m, , Licensee ID: L01462346
    Registrant: Alltel Communications, LLC, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasareg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, Lucas Site, Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: WB9WAJ, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00212384
    Grant Date: 03/01/2005, Expiration Date: 05/24/2015, Certifier: Francis A Shipp
    Registrant: Francis A Shipp, 112 N Main, Lucas, KS 67648


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 3
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER A&C (200 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 201H , Serial Number: 24-1111, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1981
    Registrant (Individual): A J Mettlen, Po Box 56, Lucas, KS 67648
  • Aircraft: LANGDON CRAIG BENSON TYPE (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6112X , Serial Number: 1
    Registrant (Individual): Craig D Langdon, Po Box 337, Lucas, KS 67648
  • Aircraft: RANS INC S-7LS (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 844PW , Serial Number: 0407461, Year manufactured: 2007, Airworthiness Date: 08/07/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, Po Box 87, Lucas, KS 67648


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 9
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Lucas


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