Lucas, Kansas

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Population in 2021: 337 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.7%
 
Males: 155  (46.1%)
Females: 182  (53.9%)
Median resident age:

51.3 years
Kansas median age:

37.3 years

Zip codes: 67648.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $36,826 (it was $28,889 in 2000)
Lucas:

$36,826
KS:

$64,124

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $23,194 (it was $15,544 in 2000)

Lucas city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $58,553 (it was $26,200 in 2000)
Lucas:

$58,553
KS:

$183,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $54,918; detached houses: $61,258; mobile homes: $6,838

Median gross rent in 2021: $559.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lucas: 77.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 10.1%
(8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 53.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Lucas, KS (2021)
    • 33594.1%White alone
    • 164.5%Two or more races
    • 10.3%Hispanic

Races in Lucas detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Lucas, Kansas as of March 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lucas is 224 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (51.7%), American (15.9%), English (6.2%), Danish (5.5%), French (2.8%), Russian (2.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1500 feet

Land area: 0.53 square miles.

Population density: 636 people per square mile   (low).

Lucas, Kansas map

4 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.1%
Kansas:

7.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $1,097 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $788 (2.1%)

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

Distribution of median household income in Lucas, KS in 2021
Distribution of house value in Lucas, KS in 2021
Lucas satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.4%
Kansas:

3.0%
Most common industries in Lucas, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (13.3%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.2%)
  • Machinery (9.0%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Public administration (6.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (16.7%)
  • Machinery (14.4%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Public administration (10.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.7%)
  • Gasoline stations (5.6%)
  • Health care (5.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (23.7%)
  • Health care (22.4%)
  • Personal & laundry services (7.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.3%)
  • Printing & related support activities (3.9%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (3.9%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Lucas, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (10.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.7%)
  • Accountants and auditors (5.6%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.2%)
  • Personal appearance workers (7.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)

Average climate in Lucas, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Lucas-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 101% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/7/1993, a category F4 (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 F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.2 miles away from the city center .

Earthquake activity:

Lucas-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 628% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 202.3 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 262.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.9 miles away from Lucas center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from Lucas center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 177.9 miles away from Lucas center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Russell County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lucas topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lucas:

  • BEVERLY HEALTH AND REHAB OF LUCAS (414 N MAIN PO BOX 68)
  • CHRISTOPHER MANOR OF LUCAS (414 N MAIN ST PO BOX 68)

Airports located in Lucas:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lucas:

  • Fort Hays State University (about 46 miles; Hays, KS; Full-time enrollment: 8,728)
  • Barton County Community College (about 47 miles; Great Bend, KS; FT enrollment: 4,108)
  • Hutchinson Community College (about 77 miles; Hutchinson, KS; FT enrollment: 4,174)
  • Kansas State University (about 106 miles; Manhattan, KS; FT enrollment: 20,703)
  • Wichita State University (about 115 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 11,743)
  • Newman University (about 115 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,066)
  • Friends University (about 115 miles; Wichita, KS; FT enrollment: 2,024)

Public elementary/middle school in Lucas:

  • LUCAS/SYLVAN ELEMENTARY UNIFIED (Location: 130 N GREELEY, Grades: PK-6)

Library in Lucas:

  • LUCAS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,845; Location: 209 S. MAIN ST.; 6,267 books; 345 audio materials; 375 video materials; 30 state licensed databases; 20 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Lucas: United Agricultural Service Grain Elevator Number 4 (A), Lucas Rural Fire District 2 (B), Grassroots Art Center (C), The Garden of Eden (D), Lucas Public Library (E), Lucas City Hall (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Lucas include: Lucas United Methodist Church (A), Covenant Baptist Church (B), Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

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

Birthplace of: Bill Volok - Football player.

Russell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

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

LUCAS, CITY OF (Population served: 394, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-09-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-09-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-24-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2013)
  • MCL, Single Sample - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-22-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-22-2012), St Public Notif received (JUL-10-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-11-2013)
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

56.3%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.1%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

37 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Lucas (2011 data):

  • The Bennington State Bank: Lucas Branch at 132 South Main, branch established on 1909/01/01. Info updated 2011/03/21: Bank assets: $444.3 mil, Deposits: $371.1 mil, headquarters in Salina, KS, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 7 total offices, Holding Company: Berco, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Lucas:

Marital status in Lucas, KS
  • Never married: 23.9%
  • Now married: 60.5%
  • Separated: 2.1%
  • Widowed: 7.0%
  • Divorced: 6.4%

For population 25 years and over in Lucas:

  • High school or higher: 91.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 1.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 14.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.0
Kansas average:

11.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Lucas
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Lucas, KS (based on Russell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,85417
Catholic1,0283
Evangelical Protestant3458
Other11
None2,742-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Russell County:

4.46 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Russell County:

8.92 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Russell County:

13.39 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Russell County:

9.9%
Kansas:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Russell County:

27.9%
Kansas:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

3.1%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Lucas:

52.9%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Lucas:

43.2%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Lucas:

28.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lucas:

16.0%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.9%
State:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

38.3%
Kansas:

33.5%

General health condition:
Lucas:

49.4%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

76.6%
State:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lucas, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Electric Power 1$4,646$55,7520$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,168$26,0161$333
Sewerage 1$1,630$19,5600$0
Water Supply 1$1,630$19,5600$0
Streets and Highways 1$3,023$36,2760$0
Financial Administration 0$0 1$425
Totals for Government 5$13,095$31,4282$758

Lucas government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $939,000 ($2786.35)
    General Public Buildings: $24,000 ($71.22)
    Water Utilities: $17,000 ($50.45)
    Regular Highways: $10,000 ($29.67)
    Libraries: $9,000 ($26.71)
    Air Transportation: $2,000 ($5.93)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($5.93)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $64,000 ($189.91)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $172,000 ($510.39)

Lucas government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $68,000 ($201.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $47,000 ($139.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($5.93)
  • Miscellaneous - Sale of Property: $61,000 ($181.01)
    General Revenue - Other: $50,000 ($148.37)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($11.87)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $602,000 ($1786.35)
    Water Utilities: $82,000 ($243.32)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $69,000 ($204.75)
    Highways: $10,000 ($29.67)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($2.97)
  • Tax - Property: $93,000 ($275.96)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $42,000 ($124.63)

Lucas government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $62,000 ($183.98)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $42,000 ($124.63)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $20,000 ($59.35)

Lucas government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $346,000 ($1026.71)

Businesses in Lucas, KS

  • Ford: 1

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 09:40 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.3mTotal length
  • $229,000Total costs
  • 5,771Total average daily traffic
  • 719Total average daily truck traffic
  • 6,916Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lucas, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 61960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 51980-1989
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lucas, KS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Lucas)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • LUCAS, 202nd St. & Fairview Road (Lat: 39.086417 Lon: -98.545889), Type: Pole, Structure height: 57.9 m, Call Sign: WQUH299,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, Grant Date: 07/08/2014, Expiration Date: 07/08/2024, Cancellation Date: 12/14/2015, Certifier: Steven A Regitz, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20J (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, N201H, N-201H, Serial Number: 24-1111, Year manufactured: 1981, Airworthiness Date: 04/30/1981, Certificate Issue Date: 09/09/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Mitchell J Mettlen, 1649 N 10th Rd, Lucas, KS 67648
  • Aircraft: LANGDON CRAIG BENSON TYPE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 6112X, N6112X, N-6112X, Serial Number: 1, Certificate Issue Date: 09/21/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Craig D Langdon, Po Box 337, Lucas, KS 67648
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/22/1980

Most common first names in Lucas, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1079.0 years
Mary987.2 years
William884.0 years
Helen886.5 years
Charles881.6 years
Fred780.1 years
John779.7 years
James680.6 years
Harry684.7 years
Frank577.4 years
Most common last names in Lucas, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Naegele1182.4 years
Bretz886.4 years
Brichacek784.8 years
Aksamit682.8 years
Dick680.8 years
Standley586.2 years
Yarnell577.8 years
Robinson575.6 years
Davis579.2 years
Cooper582.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lucas, KS
  • 79.1%Utility gas
  • 11.2%Electricity
  • 6.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lucas, KS
  • 96.6%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Electricity


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 below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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